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.
Directors: Barbara Myerhoff, Lynne Littman.
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Barbara Myerhoff as Herself |
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Harry Asimow as Himself (Archive Footage) |
| Directing | Barbara Myerhoff | Director |
| Directing | Lynne Littman | Director |
| Production | Loring d'Usseau | Executive Producer |
| Crew | Neil Reichline | Cinematography |
| Editing | Lewis Teague | Editor |
| Camera | Lewis Teague | Additional Photography |
| Camera | Brian Heath | Assistant Camera |
| Sound | John Sharaff | Sound |
