Film, TV & Radio
Shared Legacies: The African American Jewish Civil Rights Alliance
$15-25
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Jul 13, 2025
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3:00PM - 5:30PM
JAMES BRIDGES THEATER (UCLA)
In the turbulent ‘60s Civil Rights era, common cause was found as Jewish leaders backed Dr. King’s efforts at racial equality and harmony. Yet, the relationship has frayed in recent years, as a once mighty bond of support and respect has seemingly faded, been forgotten or ignored.
Pivotal events come alive through a treasure trove of archival materials, narrated by eyewitnesses, activists, Holocaust survivors, and leaders of the movement, including prominent Atlantans such as Congressman John Lewis, Ambassador Andrew Young, Rabbi Alvin Sugarman, Rabbi Peter S. Berg, Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr., members of the King family, and many others.
