(Number Our Days)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

28 minutes

Year:

1976

Directors:

Barbara Myerhoff

Actors:

Herself

Himself (Archive Footage)

Crews:

Director

Director

Executive Producer

Cinematography

Editor