Legends & Legacies: A Story of a Community (2021)
Synopsis
Legends & Legacies: A Story of a Community is an eight-part documentary series that explores the rich history and lasting impact of the South African Jewish community. Hosted by Alan Swerdlow, the series traces the journey of Jewish settlers from early European exploration of the southern African coast to their significant contributions to South Africa’s social, economic, political, and cultural life. Through personal stories and historical insight, the series celebrates a resilient community whose pioneers and descendants helped shape the nation in fields ranging from business and politics to science, art, and activism.
First Air Date: 2021-07-11
Last Air Date: 2021-08-29
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 8
Created By: Mark Wade
Top Cast
- Alan Swerdlow as Presenter
Seasons
Season 1 (2021)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Comings and Goings
How did the immigrant South African Jewish community arrive at the foot of Africa? Who were they, where did they come from, and where did they go?
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Ep. 2: Gib a Kook/Have a Look
From hawkers to captains of industry, the same road was trudged.
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Ep. 3: Something Tangible
The establishment of the communal institutions, from graveyards to schools.
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Ep. 4: It all Depends
The integration of the community into the civil society that surrounded them.
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Ep. 5: Longings and Belongings
The engagement of the community with the political realities of South Africa.
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Ep. 6: Wondering Jews
The thinkers, the philosophers, the writers, the people of science and medicine and the law — truly a ‘people of the book’.
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Ep. 7: My Child Could Do Better
South African Jewish involvement in theatre, the arts and creativity — and what it did for the community.
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Ep. 8: Considerations
An informal gathering of Jewish family and friends before the Sabbath. We contemplate the present and the future of South Africa’s Jewish community.
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