E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

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Who

Steven Spielberg, the Jewish-American director who made the film.

When

1982

Where

United States

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a 1982 film about the friendship between a boy and a stranded alien, and for years it was the highest-grossing film ever made. It was directed by Steven Spielberg, drawing on his own memories of childhood loneliness after his parents' divorce. Spielberg is a Jewish-American filmmaker who has often spoken about his Jewish upbringing.

Part of “The Gifts of the Jews” — verified Jewish contributions to the world, with sources.