Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Sapiro v Ford: The Jew Who Sued Henry Ford | Docs & Dialogues Series
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Film and Talkback
$10 Student | $15 Senior | $20 General Admission | Sponsors Free
Post-film discussion with Director Gaylen Ross and Producer Carol King
Live at The Weitzman
Pennsylvania Premiere
Directed by Gaylen Ross
Documentary | USA | 2025 | 65 min | English
Michael Rose, originating director (1952-2020)
A true David vs. Goliath story.
San Francisco Jewish lawyer Aaron Sapiro singlehandedly takes on the automobile magnate Henry Ford, challenging Ford’s virulent antisemitic attacks. The film presents a multi-layered narrative centered on this David vs. Goliath story, culminating in a legal showdown. The words of Aaron Sapiro, portrayed by the actor Ben Shenkman, are Sapiro’s in their entirety. The character of Sapiro, filmed as if a contemporary interview for its modern day significance, is woven throughout the film, while other interviewees provide historical context of the events.
Film preceded by short A Bit of Everything and Matzoh Balls Too (2025).
Presented by Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media, A Program of The Weitzman.
Please reach out to info@phillyjfm.org with any questions.
