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) | BFI National Archive
Budget
Not disclosed
Revenue
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Title
Some of My Best Friends...
Released
Jan 1, 1969
Rated
Not rated
Region of Origin
United Kingdom
Original Audio
English
Runtime
30m
Status
Released
