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The crucial historical lessons of Black-Jewish cooperation are revisited and revived in this utterly fascinating, urgent call to action. Common cause was found in the turbulent ‘60s Civil Rights era, as Jewish leaders backed Dr. King’s efforts at racial equality and harmony.
Mar 22, 2023 · Shared Legacies explores this significant alliance, sharing eyewitness accounts, interviews with civil rights leaders, including the late U.S. Representative John Lewis, and a treasure trove ...
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- Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival
Aug 17, 2020 · “Shared Legacies,” a documentary detailing the historical bond between Jews and Black people, especially during the civil rights movement, couldn’t be more on target for director-producer ...
Jan 15, 2021 · Through powerful archival footage and engaging interviews, Rogers’ film explores how shared experiences of trauma, enslavement, and discrimination brought Black and Jewish Americans together to...
Filmmaker Shari Rogers shares often forgotten stories of the coalition and friendship between the Jewish and African American communities during the civil rights movement.
- Documentary
The historical ties between Black and Jewish Americans began long before the Civil Rights era. Shared Legacies explores this significant alliance, sharing eyewitness accounts, interviews with civil rights leaders, including the late U.S. Representative John Lewis, and a treasure trove of archival footage.
Oct 23, 2020 · Shared Legacies: The African-American Jewish Civil Rights Alliance (USA, 97 Min.) Dir. Shari Rogers. In these divisive times, when political rhetoric has led to a rise in anti-Semitism and hate crimes, director Shari Rogers reminds us of what can be achieved when people come together.
