Number Our Days
Synopsis
Based on the book by anthropologist Barbara Myerhoff, this Academy Award-winning short documentary offers a tender portrait of a community of elderly yet resilient Jews living, loving, and at times struggling, in Venice, California. From everyday trials to traditional celebrations, this compassionate portrayal of Eastern European survivors cuts straight to the heart of every viewer and reminds us of the joys and realities of long life. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2007.
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January 1, 1976
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barbara Myerhoff, Lynne Littman
- Original Title
- Number Our Days
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Yiddish
- Runtime
- 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barbara Myerhoff, Lynne Littman
Lewis Teague
Lewis Teague
Loring d'Usseau
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Barbara Myerhoff
Director
Lynne Littman
Director
Lewis Teague
Editor
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What is Number Our Days about?
Based on the book by anthropologist Barbara Myerhoff, this Academy Award-winning short documentary offers a tender portrait of a community of elderly yet resilient Jews living, loving, and at times struggling, in Venice, California. From everyday trials to traditional celebrations, this compassionate portrayal of Eastern European survivors cuts straight to the heart of every viewer and reminds us of the joys and realities of long life. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2007.
Who directed Number Our Days?
Number Our Days was directed by Barbara Myerhoff, Lynne Littman.
Who stars in Number Our Days?
The principal cast of Number Our Days includes Barbara Myerhoff, Harry Asimow.
When was Number Our Days released and how long is it?
Number Our Days was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 28m.