Rabbi Marvin Hier - Simon Wiesenthal Center, Museum of Tolerance & Moriah Films

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Rabbi Marvin Hier - Simon Wiesenthal Center, Museum of Tolerance & Moriah Films

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Feb 25, 2016

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The twice Oscar-winning founder and dean of L.A.'s Simon Wiesenthal Center and its Museum of Tolerance caters to industry Jews and gentiles alike as they navigate life (Will Smith once called him on Christmas Eve) and an even higher calling: awards season.

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Feb 25, 2016

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'Awards Chatter' is a podcast, moderated by The Hollywood Reporter's Scott Feinberg, that features in-depth interviews with the most interesting and accomplished people in show business. Hosted by: Scott Feinberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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Rabbi Marvin Hier - Simon Wiesenthal Center, Museum of Tolerance & Moriah Films

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