Re-emerging: The Jews of Nigeria (2012)

Like many in Nigeria, Shmuel consistently heard that the Igbo people were once Jews. When an Internet café opens in his town, he begins to research this further and starts a journey ... See full summary »

Director:

Jeff L. Lieberman

Writer:

Jeff L. Lieberman

Storyline

Like many in Nigeria, Shmuel consistently heard that the Igbo people were once Jews. When an Internet café opens in his town, he begins to research this further and starts a journey that eventually leads him to a community of thousands of Jews. Yet, despite the Igbo Jews' passionate commitment to Judaism with few resources, they are often met with outside scorn, family rejection and violence.

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Plot Keywords:

nigeria | african jew | 

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Genres:

Documentary | History

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 November 2012 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Nigeria

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Color:

Color