Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Tom Heritage
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Freddie Earlle

Self

Johnathan Magonet

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

Some of My Best Friends... was released on January 1, 1969.

The runtime of Some of My Best Friends... is 30m.

Some of My Best Friends... is a Documentary movie.

Some of My Best Friends... is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Some of My Best Friends... was directed by Tom Heritage.

The main cast of Some of My Best Friends... includes Freddie Earlle, Johnathan Magonet.

Some of My Best Friends... is originally in English.