Chapter 230: Jewish Interest Groups

Schindler's List was filmed in Krakow, Poland, over 92 days. Many of the crew members, including one of the producers, Branko Lustig, were Holocaust survivors. Most of the crew were Jewish, and many extras were recruited in Poland.

Spielberg used various montage techniques in Schindler's List, making the narrative complex. By showing close-ups of Schindler's ring, his tie, and money in a drawer, he gave the audience space to imagine the characters' personalities. These detailed shots shaped the characters' images, revealing some traits of the protagonist, Schindler, while keeping an air of mystery, making the audience curious to keep watching.

In the dark theater, a girl in a red coat appeared on the screen, standing out in the black-and-white scene. Occasionally, there were gasps and soft sobs from the audience.

Winona Ryder leaned into Arthur, speaking softly, "Arthur, this movie is very touching!"

"Yes," Arthur squeezed her hand, "The girl in the red coat was suggested by Audrey Hepburn. Audrey Hepburn was born in Belgium and witnessed the horrors of war in Europe. During World War II, she saw a little girl in a red coat being loaded onto a train by the Nazis. This scene left a deep impression on her, and she told Spielberg about it."

Winona Ryder kissed Arthur on the cheek and whispered, "I read that Oskar Schindler didn't have a good end. He died poor, despite being allowed to be buried in Jerusalem. After the war, he only received $10,000 from Jewish organizations and was almost assassinated by the Mossad."

"Oskar Schindler joined the Nazis as a spy, but he spent all his money to save over a thousand Jews during the war," she continued. 

Arthur showed no expression, just gently touched Winona Ryder's face, "Don't you always consider yourself Jewish?"

Arthur knew what Jews were like. Initially, Oskar Schindler hired Jews because they were cheap labor. However, he later genuinely spent all his fortune to save more than 1,200 Jews from concentration camps.

Afterward, he was nearly killed when the truth came out. Schindler returned to Germany to open a cement factory, which the Jewish businessmen bankrupted.

He was scorned by German extremists and oppressed by Jewish merchants. The penniless Schindler ended up in a hospital, relying on the help of the Jews he had saved, but only received $10,000.

In his last years, Schindler led a dismal life.

"I heard I have Jewish ancestry, but I am Protestant. My family didn't like Jews much when I was young. We didn't live in a Jewish community," Winona Ryder said.

Arthur recognized the common sentiment against Jews. 

"Alright, let's watch the movie. Jews are more self-serving than you think," Arthur explained softly. "Schindler's List had a production budget of only $22 million. Look at how many Jewish tycoons are here," he said. "No one wanted to invest in this movie because they thought it would lose money. Hollywood executives are predominantly Jewish, but it was up to me, a British immigrant descendant, to fund it. Ha!"

Although Spielberg persuaded MCA Universal to invest in the film, it wouldn't have happened without Arthur Smith's generous funding.

As the movie ended, everyone stood up and applauded. From the audience's reaction, the premiere of Schindler's List was a great success!

"It's a classic, incredibly moving!"

Due to the special nature of Schindler's List, Galaxy couldn't promote it like a commercial film. It had to be released as an art film in a limited number of theaters, with only about 70 theaters showing it initially.

However, in Washington, D.C., Arthur felt the power of American Jewish interest groups, led by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations (CPMAJO).

AIPAC, established in the early years of Israel's founding in the 1950s, is a professional lobbying organization registered in the U.S. Congress, dedicated to ensuring Israel's security and interests. AIPAC's highest authority is an 18-member executive committee composed of the wealthiest and most influential members of the American Jewish community, mainly religious leaders and business magnates.

CPMAJO, on the other hand, is a powerful umbrella group consisting of major Jewish organizations and institutions in the U.S., such as the Anti-Defamation League, American Jewish Fund, Jewish Public Affairs Council, AIPAC, Zionist Organization of America, and the National Jewish Youth Federation. CPMAJO mainly focuses on lobbying the executive branch, organizing activities, and creating opportunities to interact with U.S. legislators and government officials.

Both AIPAC and CPMAJO are alliances formed by Jews to expand and protect their interests. Leveraging their control in finance, media, and other sectors, Jewish interest groups, in collaboration with Anglo-Saxon forces, aim to control the world!

The next morning, in the Lafayette Square Sofitel Hotel in Washington, D.C., Arthur was awakened by a pleasant sensation. He lifted the blanket and saw Winona Ryder, "You woke up early."

Winona Ryder smiled, "You drank a lot last night and came back late."

"Yes," Arthur smiled, reaching out to stroke Winona's soft hair, signaling her to continue.

After a while, Winona Ryder stopped for a few seconds. Arthur exhaled deeply, and after hearing a swallow, Winona climbed onto Arthur's chest, her face flushed, and asked, "Are we leaving Washington, D.C., today?"

"Yes," Arthur caressed Winona's back weakly, "We're going straight back to Los Angeles."

Schindler's List would be gradually released, and they just had to wait for the word-of-mouth to spread.

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