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Black Jews, the Roots of the Olive Tree

BLACK JEWS, THE ROOTS OF THE OLIVE TREE

Juifs noirs, les racines de l'olivier

Directed by Laurence Gavron
France, 2016
Documentary

Synopsis

In the course of the 20th century, a large number of groups in various Sub-Saharan countries spontaneously converted to Judaism and claimed Jewish identity. The film gives an account of this black Judaism, through an African community – that of Cameroon, with Serge Etélé as its leader.

Synopsis

In the course of the 20th century, a large number of groups in various Sub-Saharan countries spontaneously converted to Judaism and claimed Jewish identity. The film gives an account of this black Judaism, through an African community – that of Cameroon, with Serge Etélé as its leader.