Number Our Days

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1976

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English, Yiddish

Countries

United States of America

Cast

Barbara Myerhoff,Harry Asimow

Director

Barbara Myerhoff,Lynne Littman

Producer

Loring d'Usseau

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0074987