Jackie Tohn
On Authentic Jewish Representation in Netflix's 'Nobody Wants This'
Jonah Platt is joined by Jackie Tohn, one of the hilarious stars of Nobody Wants This, the Jewish Netflix series people can’t stop talking about. From raising Jewish children and intermarriage to Jewish representation in Hollywood, no topic goes untouched in today’s conversation. In this one-of-a-kind episode, Jackie Tohn opens up about her family’s Holocaust roots, the Jewish characters she’s gotten to portray in her career and the ongoing challenge in getting Jewish portrayals right. Beyond this, we learn about Sukkot and the cultural meaning this holiday holds. This episode offers humor and hope while authentically highlighting the challenges the Jewish community is facing.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Nobody Wants This Netflix: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26933824/
New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/05/op...
Time Magazine: https://time.com/7023404/nobody-wants...
Camp Lokanda (Website: https://www.lokanda.com/
Instagram: /camp.lokanda
BBYO - JEWISH ORGANIZATION FOR YOUTH (website: https://bbyo.org/)
GLOW (Netflix): https://ew.com/tv/2019/08/10/glow-sea...
A Futile & Stupid Gesture - Gilda Radner Film
Variety Magazine -(https://variety.com/2023/film/focus/j...)
Erin Foster (Creator of the show) IG: /erinfoster
Floaters (https://deadline.com/2024/01/jackie-t...)
CAMP SONG: 54:12 - Kenny Rogers Song PARODY “Through The Years”: Kenny Rogers -Through The Years (Audio)
Best Leftovers Ever (Netflix) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13563634/
Schusterman Foundation: https://www.schusterman.org/
Beads 4 Proceeds (Jackie’s Bracelets) https://pcfcares.org/beads4proceeds/
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