The Jews of Seventh Avenue originated the American fashion industry. Founded primarily by immigrant Jewish tailors, they transformed a half-square mile of New York City into an urban village, packed with sewing machine operators, cutters, tailors, designers, and other “garmentos”. They went from picking rags to middle-class riches in a single generation. The film is a tribute to a vibrant, colorful and creative industry that has grown up and been nurtured by a uniquely Jewish presence for over a century. It began with Hattie Carnegie, and the founders of Hart Schaffner & Marx and today it includes such well known Jewish designers such as: Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren (born Ralph Lipschitz).

Hosted by: Arleen Roberts, PBJFF Board and Screening Committee