Some of My Best Friends... (1969)
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.
Director: Tom Heritage, Neville Smith
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: January 1, 1969
Cast
- Freddie Earlle - Self
- Johnathan Magonet - Self
Editing: Rod Smith
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
jewry, jewish life, united kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Some of My Best Friends... about?
- 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.
- Who directed Some of My Best Friends...?
- Some of My Best Friends... was directed by Tom Heritage, Neville Smith.
- Who stars in Some of My Best Friends...?
- Some of My Best Friends... stars Freddie Earlle, Johnathan Magonet.
- How long is Some of My Best Friends...?
- Some of My Best Friends... has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is Some of My Best Friends...?
- Some of My Best Friends... is a Documentary film.