A rabbi worked to maintain community stability during the 1991 Crown Heights riots, which followed the death of a Black child by a Hasidic driver.
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A rabbi worked to maintain community stability during the 1991 Crown Heights riots, which followed the death of a Black child by a Hasidic driver.
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In Brooklyn, the 1991 Crown Heights riots erupted after the death of Gavin Cato, a Black child, caused by a Hasidic driver. "Blacks and Jews" features interviews with activists like Jesse Jackson and Abraham Foxman, who discuss the tensions and shared histories between Black and Jewish communities. The film also revisits the 1960s blockbusting in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood and Steven Spielberg's visit to Castlemont High School. Directed by Deborah Kaufman and Alan Snitow, it aired as part of PBS's Point of View series.
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Why Watch
- See the impact of the 1991 Crown Heights Riot.
- Meet Steven Spielberg during his controversial school visit.
- Find out about the Lawndale neighborhood's history.
Did You Know
- The 1991 Crown Heights Riot was sparked by the death of Gavin Cato.
- Steven Spielberg visited Castlemont High School after students laughed during Schindler's List.
- The film features incidents from the 1960s blockbusting in Lawndale, Chicago.
- Blacks and Jews was directed by Deborah Kaufman and Alan Snitow.
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What event did the 1991 Crown Heights Riot follow?
The 1991 Crown Heights Riot followed the death of Gavin Cato, who was killed by a Hasidic driver.
Who directed the documentary Blacks and Jews?
Blacks and Jews was directed by Deborah Kaufman and Alan Snitow.
What was the duration of the documentary Blacks and Jews?
Blacks and Jews has a duration of 85 minutes.
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