Some of My Best Friends...(1969)
Some of My Best Friends... Synopsis
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.
Some of My Best Friends... (1969) is a documentary film directed by Neville Smith, released on January 1, 1969 with a runtime of 30m. It stars Freddie Earlle and Johnathan Magonet.
- Director:
- Neville Smith
- Producers:
- Barbara Stein
- Status:
- Released
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Directed by Neville Smith, produced by Barbara Stein.
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The main cast of Some of My Best Friends... (1969) includes Freddie Earlle and Johnathan Magonet. The film was directed by Neville Smith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Some of My Best Friends... was released on January 1, 1969 and runs for 30m.
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