4th Annual Jewish Film Series
Watch (at home). Listen. Chat.
Four Great Films—Four Unforgettable Experiences
Any donations received will be used to help underwrite the cost of presenting this engaging film series.
Crescendo
When a world famous conductor is challenged with creating a joint Israeli-Palestinian Youth orchestra, he is faced with insurmountable issues of trust, anger and discord. Can he transform the existing state of frustration into orchestral harmony? (2020 - 106 minutes)
- Winner - Audience Award, Teaneck International Film Festival 2020
- Winner - Audience Award, San Diego Jewish Film Festival 2020
- "Rheingold" Audience Award - Festival of German Films Ludwigshafen (Germany) 2019
- Gershon Klein Film Award for "Best German Film with Jewish Issue" - Jewish Film Festival Berlin & Brandenburg (Germany) 2019
Watch
Crescendo
July 8th-11th by registering below. Listen to and chat with Rabbi Michael Cohen on Monday, July 12th @ 7:00pm.
Children of the Inquisition
A fascinating, immersive and educational documentary which unearths 500 years of hidden history. What happened to the families who were forced to convert or flee during the Spanish and Portuguese inquisitions? Many of their descendants are now discovering their nuanced Jewish roots. (2019 - 115 minutes)
"Lovett offers a lasting thought of how reclaiming your identity is also reclaiming your soul, of which this is an incredible journey." —Sabina Dana Plasse, Film Threat
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Children of the Inquisition
July 15th-18th. Listen to and chat with Director, Joseph Lovett on Monday, July 19th @ 7:00pm.
Asia
Asia's motherhood has always been an ongoing struggle rather than an obvious instinct. Becoming a mother at a very early age has shaped Asia's relationship with her teenage daughter Vika. Despite living together, Asia and Vika barely interact with one another. But when Vika's health deteriorates rapidly, Asia must step in and become the mother Vika so desperately needs. Vika's illness turns out to be an opportunity to reveal the great love within this small family unit. (2020 - 85 minutes)
2020 Tribeca Film Festival:
- Best International Actress for Shira Haas
- Best Cinematography for Daniella Nowitz
- Nora Ephron Prize for Ruthy Pribar
30th Ophir Awards (Israeli Academy Awards)
- Best Picture
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Asia
July 30th-August 1st. Listen to and chat with Sherri Alper on Monday, August 2nd @ 7:00pm (link provided with registration below).
The Keeper
The Keeper tells the incredible true story of Bert Trautmann, a German soldier and POW, who secures the position of goalkeeper on the Manchester City team in spite of British post-war prejudices. Though he wins over his strongest opponents by winning the 1956 final, his love and loyalty for an Englishwoman is ultimately tested. (2018 - 113 minutes)
- Winner - Best Production, Bavarian Film Award 2019
- Winner - Best Supporting Actor, Beijing International Film Festival 2019
- Winner - Audience Award, Best Narrative Feature, Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival 2019
- Winner - Best Feature, Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival 2020
Watch
The Keeper
August 12th-15th. Listen to and chat with community members on Monday, August 16th @ 7:00pm (link provided with registration below).
