Lansky: The Zionist Gangster
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Lansky: The Zionist Gangster
Everyone knows Meyer Lansky, the Jewish gangster who instilled fear during Prohibition-era America, yet few know his significant contributions to Zionism and Israel’s founding. This three-part documentary series explores Lansky’s dramatic escape to Israel, revealing his secret involvement, alongside fellow Jewish gangsters, in raising funds and procuring arms for Israel. It uncovers the dark history of Jewish organized crime, challenging perceptions of morality, Zionism, and heroism.
Festivals and Awards:
Docaviv Film Festival, Tel Aviv, Israel, 2025
Director: Avi Maor Marzuk
Producer: Lee Kuperman, Lilach Shayo, Aviv Ben Slush, Avi Marzuk
Production Company: Zoa Films
Cinematographer: Avner Shahaf
Editor: Doron Jerasi, Yoni Kohen
Soundtrack Editor: Avi Mizrahi
Original Soundtrack: David Klemes
Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television, KAN – Israeli Public Broadcast Corp
Script: Avi Maor Marzuk
Research: Avi Maor Marzuk, Michal Ron, Golan Friedman, Noa Gover, Linor Barel
Film Name in Hebrew: לנסקי: הגנגסטר הציוני
Relevant Links:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36983473/Category: History / Identity / Immigration / Zionism
Tag Words: Avi Maor Marzuk Jewish gangster Meyer Lansky orgaznied crime secret Zionism
Everyone knows Meyer Lansky, the Jewish gangster who instilled fear during Prohibition-era America, yet few know his significant contributions to Zionism and Israel’s founding. This three-part documentary series explores Lansky’s dramatic escape to Israel, revealing his secret involvement, alongside fellow Jewish gangsters, in raising funds and procuring arms for Israel. It uncovers the dark history of Jewish organized crime, challenging perceptions of morality, Zionism, and heroism.
Festivals and Awards:
Docaviv Film Festival, Tel Aviv, Israel, 2025
Relevant Links:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36983473/
Director: Avi Maor Marzuk
Producer: Lee Kuperman, Lilach Shayo, Aviv Ben Slush, Avi Marzuk
Production Company: Zoa Films
Cinematographer: Avner Shahaf
Editor: Doron Jerasi, Yoni Kohen
Soundtrack Editor: Avi Mizrahi
Original Soundtrack: David Klemes
Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television, KAN – Israeli Public Broadcast Corp
Script: Avi Maor Marzuk
Research: Avi Maor Marzuk, Michal Ron, Golan Friedman, Noa Gover, Linor Barel
Film Name in Hebrew: לנסקי: הגנגסטר הציוני
Category: History / Identity / Immigration / Zionism
Tag Words: Avi Maor Marzuk Jewish gangster Meyer Lansky orgaznied crime secret Zionism
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