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Legends & Legacies: A Story of a Community

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S1 E8 · Considerations

About Legends & Legacies: A Story of a Community

Legends & Legacies: A Story of a Community is a documentary TV series that premiered on July 11, 2021. It has 1 season and 8 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 8 "Considerations", aired on August 29, 2021.

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.

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Episodes

8 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

2021 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 5 years ago

Legends & Legacies: A Story of a Community Season 1 release dates →
  1. E8

    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.

  2. E7

    7. My Child Could Do Better

    South African Jewish involvement in theatre, the arts and creativity — and what it did for the community.

  3. E6

    6. Wondering Jews

    The thinkers, the philosophers, the writers, the people of science and medicine and the law — truly a ‘people of the book’.

  4. E5

    5. Longings and Belongings

    The engagement of the community with the political realities of South Africa.

  5. E4

    4. It all Depends

    The integration of the community into the civil society that surrounded them.

  6. E3

    3. Something Tangible

    The establishment of the communal institutions, from graveyards to schools.

  7. E2

    2. Gib a Kook/Have a Look

    From hawkers to captains of industry, the same road was trudged.

  8. E1

    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?

Cast & crew

Created by Mark Wade

Legends & Legacies: A Story of a Community FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Legends & Legacies: A Story of a Community?

Legends & Legacies: A Story of a Community has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on August 29, 2021.

When did the latest episode of Legends & Legacies: A Story of a Community come out?

The most recent episode of Legends & Legacies: A Story of a Community, Season 1 Episode 8 "Considerations", aired on August 29, 2021.

How many seasons of Legends & Legacies: A Story of a Community are there?

Legends & Legacies: A Story of a Community has 1 season with 8 episodes in total.

When did Legends & Legacies: A Story of a Community first air?

Legends & Legacies: A Story of a Community first aired on July 11, 2021.

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