Rosenwald

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O B Julius Rosenwald was a remarkable man in many ways. He invented the 19th century version of Amazon known as "Sears and Roebuck" via the famous catalog that made every product known to man available to every American via the US mail including the smallest items to literally a mail order house! But aside from making a fortune and being one of the most influential businessmen in the history of the United States, Rosenwald may have been the most influential and consequential philanthropist in American history as well. The stunning good works he caused to occur in this world and his incredible humility are remarkable. There were several points in the movie where I had tears welling up in my eyes because what I was seeing on the screen was so touching. You won't believe how many good works this man inspired and how many good people who you have heard of were helped out by him via his philanthropic efforts. Definitely take time to watch this documentary! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/17/24 Full Review Audience Member Amazing how influential this person was -- and no one's ever heard of him! Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member The incredible story of Julius Rosenwald, who never finished high school, but rose to become the Chairman of Sears. Influenced by Booker T. Washington, this Jewish philanthropist joined forces with African American communities during the Jim Crow South to build over 5,300 schools. Unsung Hero!! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member A fabulous film showing the impact that one man can have. Rosenwald is the anti-Trump, who considered his wealth the product chiefly of luck, and used it to support African-American schools and a pantheon of artists from Marion Anderson to James Baldwin to Ralph Ellison and Langston Hughes. Bravo for this film. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review brent m An informative look at an unlikely (and largely unsung) American hero. Despite some pacing issues in the first 30 and last 20 minutes, the film generally tells its story well and in tremendous depth, with plenty of great archive footage and engaging contemporary interviews. Most of all, though, the picture shows what miraculous results are possible when we make the effort to become involved and make a difference. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member a must see! Actual old film footage and humor add to an inspiring portrait of a man who helped build Sears, Roebuck into the Amazon.com of it's day. He built the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago and refused to have his name on it. How different from today's mega-donors. He helped countless blacks, including Ralph Ellison, Zora Neale Hurston, and Jacob Lawrence, and whites including Woody Guthrie, and Jews living in poverty in the Ukraine. Do not miss seeing this film! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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