Television wants your story!
Two
television documentary makers want to hear your story.....
Director/presenter
Stephen Pushkin and producer/writer Peter Harrison are making a
television film on the theme My Jewish London and are seeking members of
the Jewish community with interesting stories to tell.
Check out Stephen and Peter's website:
www.myjewishlondon.com
Stephen and Peter, who were at the JEECS annual meeting on Sunday
September 2 at Nelson Street synagogue, want to hear about your family,
parents and grandparents as they put together a programme about families
settling and flourishing in the capital.
“We
want to hear from readers about their lives in the capital,” they say.
“Family successes, perhaps some setbacks, but most of all interesting
family events.”
They
cite the example of Barnet Salmon, who moved from the abject poverty of
Spitalfields to become a commercial traveller and later co-founded J
Lyons of tea shop and Corner House fame.
“From the grasp of deprivation, he worked very hard and became highly
successful. His family prospered greatly. Barnet Salmon is the great
great grandfather of TV celebrity Nigella Lawson.”
Their aim, they say, is “to tell the magnificent London Jewish stories”
and to “enlighten the viewing public about the positive Jewish influence
that benefits everyone”.
To
take part, you should e-mail a brief outline of your family story to
peter@myjewishlondon.com
Peter will get back to you and, if your story is chosen, Stephen will
interview you at a local venue. The pair stress that no-one will be
asked to travel any distance and the interview will be in a relaxed and
friendly environment.
Check out Stephen and Peter's website:
www.myjewishlondon.com
