The 2018 documentary “GI JEWS: Jewish Americans in World War II” highlights the stories of more than 550,000 American Jews who courageously fought in all branches of the United States military. The film features dozens of interviews with veterans, including Mel Brooks, who served in the Army as a combat engineer. The brave men and women reflect on their experience in the war and the ensuing pursuit for equality as Jews in the United States. The documentary also explores the antisemitism that Jew