Unveiling the Jewish story and box-office performance of Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer'

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Source: The Times of Israel
Unveiling the Jewish story and box-office performance of Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer'
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Christopher Nolan's biopic "Oppenheimer" explores the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb, and delves into his complex relationship with his Jewish heritage. Born to German Jewish parents, Oppenheimer distanced himself from Jewish traditions and identified more with secular humanism and rationalism. The film portrays his encounters with other Jewish characters, including Albert Einstein and Isidor Rabi, and highlights his involvement in the Manhattan Project, where he worked alongside a significant number of Jewish scientists and technicians. The movie also explores the personal feud between Oppenheimer and Lewis Strauss, who clashed over the development of the hydrogen bomb and had differing approaches to their Jewish identities.

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