What to watch in Israel this week: Lansky’s Zionism, E.T. on Disney+, and the James Bond curse
TV Time: A new KAN documentary explores Meyer Lansky’s criminal empire, Jewish identity, and surprising ties to Israel, alongside reviews of new streaming additions including E.T. and Ian Fleming.
This week's highlights in Israel include a KAN documentary series, "Lansky – The Zionist Gangster," which explores the life of Jewish American mobster Meyer Lansky. The three-part series, directed by Avi Maor-Marzuk, delves into Lansky's journey through Israel in the early 1970s, where he fled federal tax evasion charges but remains devoted to the country.
The documentary highlights his criminal legacy, including bootlegging during Prohibition, his failed attempt to create a nightclub empire in Havana, and his pivotal role in establishing Las Vegas as a gambling hub. Interviews with Lansky's family members, including his grandchildren, provide insight into his character, portraying him as a quiet, gentle individual who enjoyed reading history books and walking his dog.
The series also examines Lansky's contributions to Israel, both financially and through his influence on the longshoreman's union to smuggle arms to Palestine during the 1940s. For family-friendly entertainment, Disney+ has added the classic film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and all three Back to the Future movies to its library. Additionally, a documentary titled "Ian Fleming: The Curse of James Bond" is available on Yes VOD, offering a glimpse into the life of the creator of the iconic British spy, James Bond.
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