Shared Legacies: The African-American Jewish Civil Rights Alliance
“Their stories. Their faith. One mission.”
Synopsis
The historical ties between Black and Jewish Americans began long before the Civil Rights era. Shared Legacies explores this significant alliance, sharing eyewitness accounts, interviews with civil rights leaders, including the late U.S. Representative John Lewis, and a treasure trove of archival footage. The film is a tribute to the pursuit of what Dr. King called a "coalition of conscience" and a celebration of partnership, as well as an urgent call to action for today.
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(Trailer) Shared Legacies: The African-American Jewish Civil Rights Alliance
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shari Rogers
- Screenplay & Story
- Shari Rogers
- Original Score
- Miguel Scott, Malissa Hunter, Yale Strom
- Original Title
- Shared Legacies: The African-American Jewish Civil Rights Alliance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Spill the Honey
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shari Rogers
Shari Rogers
Miguel Scott, Malissa Hunter, Yale Strom
Stewart Shevin, Jasper Dewitt II, Jason Pollard
Rose Starow, Shari Rogers, Lisa Weitzman, Judith Glassman Etkin
Department Leadership Roster
Shari Rogers
Writer
Stewart Shevin
Editor
Shari Rogers
Producer
Jasper Dewitt II
Editor
Jason Pollard
Editor
Shari Rogers
Director
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What is Shared Legacies: The African-American Jewish Civil Rights Alliance about?
The historical ties between Black and Jewish Americans began long before the Civil Rights era. Shared Legacies explores this significant alliance, sharing eyewitness accounts, interviews with civil rights leaders, including the late U.S. Representative John Lewis, and a treasure trove of archival footage. The film is a tribute to the pursuit of what Dr. King called a "coalition of conscience" and a celebration of partnership, as well as an urgent call to action for today.
Who directed Shared Legacies: The African-American Jewish Civil Rights Alliance?
Shared Legacies: The African-American Jewish Civil Rights Alliance was directed by Shari Rogers.
Who stars in Shared Legacies: The African-American Jewish Civil Rights Alliance?
The principal cast of Shared Legacies: The African-American Jewish Civil Rights Alliance includes Harry Belafonte, William J. Barber II.
When was Shared Legacies: The African-American Jewish Civil Rights Alliance released and how long is it?
Shared Legacies: The African-American Jewish Civil Rights Alliance was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Shared Legacies: The African-American Jewish Civil Rights Alliance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shared Legacies: The African-American Jewish Civil Rights Alliance was composed by Miguel Scott, Malissa Hunter, Yale Strom.