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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 ...
This powerful story is told in the 2020 documentary film, “Shared Legacies:The African-American Jewish Civil Rights Alliance,” which chronicles the coalition between Black and Jewish...
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 Shari...
Synopsis. 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.
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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Oct 23, 2020 · 5 mins read. 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.
Aug 18, 2021 · The crucial historical lessons of Black-Jewish cooperation are revisited in Shared Legacies (2020, 97 minutes, English, no subtitles), a new film and call to action from director Shari Rogers. Through a treasure trove of archival materials, Rogers explores the common cause found between Black and Jewish communities during the turbulent civil ...
