Abstract
The faultline between Blacks and Jews is one of the most visible symbols of America's racial divide. This film, made collaboratively by Jewish and Black filmmakers, goes behind the headlines and the rhetoric to try to heal the misunderstanding and mistrust. Blacks & Jews was acclaimed at the Sundance Film Festival for initiating a frank yet constructive nationwide dialogue between these two traditional allies.
During the Civil Rights movement, Blacks and Jews fought together for equal rights. With the waning of that movement, differences in economic status caused both groups to turn inward. Positions hardened around such divisive issues as affirmative action in the schools, Louis Farrakhan's anti-Semitism, even Jewish influence in Hollywood.
Blacks & Jews cuts through the sensationalized media coverage and the stereotypes to re-examine key conflicts from the perspectives of activists on both sides.
During the Civil Rights movement, Blacks and Jews fought together for equal rights. With the waning of that movement, differences in economic status caused both groups to turn inward. Positions hardened around such divisive issues as affirmative action in the schools, Louis Farrakhan's anti-Semitism, even Jewish influence in Hollywood.
Blacks & Jews cuts through the sensationalized media coverage and the stereotypes to re-examine key conflicts from the perspectives of activists on both sides.
Collection
Subject
African Americans -- Relations with Jews, Jews -- United States -- Attitudes, African Americans -- Attitudes, Jews -- United States, Antisemitism -- United States -- History -- 20th century, Racism -- California -- Oakland, Racism -- New York (State) -- New York, High school students -- California -- Oakland -- Attitudes, Black Muslims -- Attitudes
Contributors
Snitow, Alan (director), Kaufman, Deborah (writer), Scott, Bari (producer), Scott, Bari (narrator), Selver, Veronica (editor), Kaufman, Deborah (narrator), James, Ashley (videographer), Snitow, Alan (narrator), Snitow, Alan (producer), Snitow-Kaufman Productions (producer), California Newsreel (Firm) (distributor)
Duration
01:24:56 (HH:MM:SS)
Language:
English
Target or Intended Audience
adult/continuing education, higher education, college
Copyright Holder
| Name | California Newsreel |
| Role | distributor |
| Telephone | 415-284-7800 |
| Address | 500 Third Street, Suite #505, San Francisco, CA 94107-1875 |
| [email protected] |
Copyright Date
1997-01-01
Rights Declaration:
This video is protected by copyright. You are free to view it but not download or remix it. Please contact the licensing institution for further information about how you may use this video.
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