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Blacks and Jews (1997)

Blacks and Jews (1997), directed by Alan Snitow, starring Arthur Hiller and Salim Muwakkil.

07/29/1997 BR Documentary 1h 25m

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This documentary attempts to go beyond the sensationalized media coverage and the stereotypes to examine several key conflicts from the point of view of both Black and Jewish activists.

  • Ashley JamesCinematography
  • Alan SnitowDirector, Producer, Writer
  • Deborah KaufmanDirector, Producer, Writer
  • Veronica SelverEditing

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Blacks and Jews is a 1997 documentary film that examines the relationships and conflicts between Black and Jewish activists, from the 1991 Crown Heights Riot to Steven Spielberg's controversial visit to the predominantly Black Castlemont High School after some students laughed during a screening of Schindler's List.

The film focused on incidents such as the 1960s blockbusting of the then-largely Jewish Lawndale neighborhood on the West Side of Chicago and a rabbi's efforts to maintain stability in the community and of a Hasidic father and son who were protected by a Black journalist during the 1991 riots in Brooklyn that took place in the wake of the death of Gavin Cato by a Hasidic driver.

Blacks and Jews was directed by Deborah Kaufman and Alan Snitow. The 90-minute film was aired as part of PBS's Point of View series.

The film was shown as part of the 1997 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

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Blacks and Jews is a 1997 documentary film that examines the relationships and conflicts between Black and Jewish activists, from the 1991 Crown Heights Riot to Steven Spielberg's controversial visit to the predominantly Black Castlemont High School after some students laughed during a screening of Schindler's List.

The film focused on incidents such as the 1960s blockbusting of the then-largely Jewish Lawndale neighborhood on the West Side of Chicago and a rabbi's efforts to maintain stability in the community and of a Hasidic father and son who were protected by a Black journalist during the 1991 riots in Brooklyn that took place in the wake of the death of Gavin Cato by a Hasidic driver.

Blacks and Jews was directed by Deborah Kaufman and Alan Snitow. The 90-minute film was aired as part of PBS's Point of View series.

The film was shown as part of the 1997 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

See also

Chabad in film and television

Fires in the Mirror

The Secret Relationship Between Blacks and Jews

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Blacks and Jews at IMDb

P.O.V. Blacks and Jews - PBS's site dedicated to the film

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What is Blacks and Jews about?

Blacks and Jews: This documentary attempts to go beyond the sensationalized media coverage and the stereotypes to examine several key conflicts from the point of view of both Black and Jewish activists.

Who directed Blacks and Jews?

Blacks and Jews was directed by Alan Snitow and Deborah Kaufman in 1997.

Who stars in Blacks and Jews?

The cast of Blacks and Jews includes Arthur Hiller, Salim Muwakkil, Richard Pryor, Steven Spielberg and Gene Wilder.

How long is Blacks and Jews?

Blacks and Jews runs for 85 minutes, or 1h25.

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