Number Our Days (1976)
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.
Director: Barbara Myerhoff, Lynne Littman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date: January 1, 1976
Cast
- Barbara Myerhoff - Herself
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Yiddish
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Number Our Days about?
- 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.
- Who directed Number Our Days?
- Number Our Days was directed by Barbara Myerhoff, Lynne Littman.
- Who stars in Number Our Days?
- Number Our Days stars Barbara Myerhoff.
- How long is Number Our Days?
- Number Our Days has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- What genre is Number Our Days?
- Number Our Days is a Documentary film.
- Where was Number Our Days produced?
- Number Our Days was produced in United States of America.