AL JOLSON

CAIN ELIZARRARAS

JOLSONS LIFE
Born Asa Yoelson on May 26, 1886 in the
Russian Empire
Died October 23, 1950
Became Americas highest paid
entertainer during the 1930s

THE JAZZ SINGER

Jolson played Jakie Rabinowitz, a Jewish man who becomes a jazz singer
named Jack Robin after being banished by his father.
To contemporary audiences,
Jolsons use of blackface in
his performances are seen as
disgusting as they remind us
about the ridicule and
mistreatment of AfricanAmericans.
Because The Jazz Singer

POSITIVE INFLUENCE

Influenced other singers such as Bob Dylan, David Bowie, and Rod Stewart
Introduced African-American music to white audiences
Fought and spoke out against black discrimination in Broadway

POWER OF INFLUENCE
Jolson was incredibly influential during
his life
Being regarded as the highest-paid
entertainer and the greatest
entertainer of all time
His popularity got him the attention
needed to advocate for equality in the
performance industry
Fun Fact: He was the only white man
allowed to and all black nightclub in

REFERENCES
http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2014/10/al-jolson-hero-villian/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Jolson
http://www.biography.com/people/al-jolson-9356888