Sapiro v Ford: The Jew Who Sued Henry Ford

Pennsylvania Premiere

Directed by Gaylen Ross
Documentary | USA | 2025 | 65 min | English
Michael Rose, originating director (1952-2020)

Post Film Discussion with Director Gaylen Ross
Moderated by Michael Galpern, Esq.

A true David vs. Goliath story.

San Francisco Jewish lawyer Aaron Sapiro singlehandedly takes on the automobile magnate Henry Ford, challenging Ford’s virulent antisemitic attacks. The film presents a multi-layered narrative centered on this David vs. Goliath story, culminating in a legal showdown. The words of Aaron Sapiro, portrayed by the actor Ben Shenkman, are Sapiro’s in their entirety. The character of Sapiro, filmed as if a contemporary interview for its modern day significance, is woven throughout the film, while other interviewees provide historical context of the events.

Film preceded by short A Bit of Everything and Matzoh Balls Too (2025)