Movie Description
Some of My Best Friends...
(1969)Overview
Jewish people - and a few Gentiles - muse on what it means to be Jewish in 1960s Britain. The challenges of maintaining faith and culture outside Israel, and in a society where ‘Jewish’ and ‘English’ are seen as mutually exclusive identities are perceptively explored in this astute documentary. Some secular Jews are keen to distance themselves from traditional Judaism and especially Zionism (one defines himself simply as a Marxist). Gentiles are on hand to cheerfully perpetuate some of the old stereotypes, and we’re treated to colourful snapshots of the Jewish community in London: the rag trade, a kosher butcher and restaurant.
Featured Crew
- Director : Tom Heritage,Neville Smith
- Producer : Barbara Stein
- Editor : Rod Smith
- Cast : Freddie Earlle,Johnathan Magonet
Cast
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Facts
Original TitleSome of My Best Friends...
Status Released
Release Information
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1969-01-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 30m
Genres
- Documentary