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Ollie Schwartz

June 19, 2024

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Hudson, NY

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Summary:

Ollie Emmes Schwartz trans, disabled, white, Ashkenazi Jewish libra who is a third-generation Lower East Sider currently residing in rural Massachusetts, and is the founder of Pushcart Judaica. In this interview, Ollie talks about work, the importance of cultivating community, friendship, great food, continuing creativity throughout life, moving slowly, and shares stories of growing up in New York and their experience growing up in a large isolating city and their current, community-filled rural life. The interview concludes with a discussion of identity, and an uplifting message for friends and future listeners. 

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Themes:
Activism and Advocacy
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Childhood Memories
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Collectivity
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Friendship
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Food
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Jewish Culture
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LGBTQ+
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New York City
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Interviewer Bio:

Mary Arnatt is a PhD student in Cinema and Media Studies at York University. From Calgary, AB, Mary has lived in Toronto, ON, and Saskatoon, SK. OHSS is her first time venturing to the East Coast of the United States. She holds a BA and MA from the University of Calgary in Film, Communications, and Media Studies, and her interests include horror, production studies, feminist theory, and professional wrestling.

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Interview language(s):
English
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