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Hollywood and Broadway producing legend Marc Platt (Wicked, La La Land, Legally Blonde) sits down with his son Jonah Platt for an intimate and powerful conversation on Jewish identity, Hollywood, and storytelling. In this special episode, Marc shares:

📍 Growing up Jewish in segregated Baltimore and the values of justice, inclusivity, and giving back instilled by his parents
🎭 The Jewish themes in Wicked and what it’s like to produce a once-in-a-lifetime Broadway show
🎬 Developing the groundbreaking film Philadelphia and pushing for social change in Hollywood
🏆 His experience at the 97th Academy Awards and how the industry is evolving, and not always for the better
🎤 Why so many Hollywood Jews have been silent since October 7th—and his take on private vs. public responses to antisemitism
🕊️ How trauma and loss deepened his connection to God and Jewish faith, shaping his outlook on life

Marc’s legendary career in entertainment and deep-rooted Jewish values make for an inspiring and eye-opening conversation. If you love theater, film, Jewish culture, and honest discussions about Hollywood, this episode is for you!

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Host & Production Team

Host: Jonah Platt; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Story Producer: Sean Leviashvili; Editor: Mike O Brien); Consulting Producer: Bethany Mandel; Research Associate: Samantha Greenwald; Executive Assistant: Josie Rothschild; Creative Associate: Rachel Stern; Social Media Manager: Yuval Yosha; Graphic Designer Noah Bell

Mentioned in Episode

• “Wicked” Novel by Gregory Maguire
• 2021 Study Shows One-Quarter of LA’s Jews “Minimally Involved” with Judaism
• Monologue From Episode 23 of “Being Jewish with Jonah Platt” - “If You’re Still Silent About Antisemitism, Watch This!” 
• Adam’s Sandler’s “Eight Crazy Nights”
• Adam Sandler’s “Zohan”
• Adam Sandler’s “Hanukkah Song”
• You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah 
• Jonah’s Article for Variety
• Kieran Culkin’s Acceptance Speech
• Adrien Brody’s Acceptance Speech 
• Acceptance Speech For Team Behind “No Other Land”
• Marc Platt’s 20 Year Road To “Wicked” Movie
• Hebrew Free Loan Association in Baltimore
• Gwynn Oak Amusement Park 
• The Munich Hostage Crisis
• Jewish Federations of North America
• UPenn Hillel 
• Lecha Dodi Prayer (Prayer for the Sabbath Bride) 
• Watch “Philadelphia” Film 
• AIDS & Job Discrimination 
• Watch “We Will Dance Again” 
• Marc Platt & Scooter Braun Host “We Will Dance Again” Screenings
• Jonah’s video on Artists4Ceasefire
• Marc Platt’s Favorite Yiddish Word: Sechel
• “The Fox Hunt” by Mohammed Al Samawi
• “How To Train Your Dragon” - Live Action Trailer