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Directed by Dr. Shari Rogers. USA, 2020. Documentary. English. 97 minutes. 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 ...
“Shared Legacies” has gained national recognition and praise over the last year, and will continue to be screened virtually at film festivals, synagogues, and Black churches throughout the ...
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 ...
Mar 22, 2023 · The historical ties between Black and Jewish Americans began long before the Civil Rights era. Shared Legacies explores this significant alliance, sharing ey...
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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. If history can provide a roadmap to a better future, then her documentary Shared Legacies: The African-American ...
Shared Legacies. Filmmaker Shari Rogers shares often forgotten stories of the coalition and friendship between the Jewish and African American communities during the civil rights movement.
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