Catskills
Preceded by the short film The Source of All Beauty. The Source of All Beauty 2023 19 minutes Hebrew w/subtitles Rachel Levy Yaeli, an ultra-Orthodox Jewish young woman, carries a terrible secret that may destroy all her chances of future happiness. The film will be followed by a discussion with Mary Laufbaum. […]
Song of Ascent
In Scottsdale, the film will be followed by a talkback with the director, Shlomo Weprin. Shlomo Weprin graduated in 2008 from NYU’s prestigious film school, Tisch School of the Arts. He divides his time between New York and Tel Aviv. Shlomo has worked as Associate Producer for the Jewish Channel where he co-wrote, produced, shot […]
This Is My Mother
Shari & Lamb Chop
Preceded by a short film. Vitebsk Mostly Kosher 2024 5 minutes English Keith Ellis Mitchell A Music Video featuring marionettes of band members and villagers.
Centered: Joe Lieberman
The films producer, Rob Schwartz, will join us for a talkback after the film. Rob Schwartz is a former Chief of Staff for Senator Joe Lieberman. Schwartz is a visionary leader and the founder of Hidden Light Institute, a nonprofit film production studio focused on creating impactful documentaries about historic Jewish and Israeli figures who exemplified […]
Running On Sand
Preceded by a short film in Scottsdale and Peoria. Scottsdale (Sunday, Feb 16, 3 PM) Sauna Dreams 2024 18 minutes English Bryan Seversky A comedy about the World Sauna Championships. Peoria (Sunday, Feb 16, 3 PM) Kibitzer 2023 9 minutes German w/subtitles Yaar Harell […]
Rachel’s Game
Property
Followed by a talkback by Dr. Anna Chicopek-Gajraj in Chandler and Scottsdale. A native of Krakow, Dr. Anna Chichopek-Gajraj is an Associate Professor at ASU in the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies and is also affiliated with the Center for Jewish Studies. She received her PHD from the University of Michigan in 2008. Dr. Chicopek-Gajraj’s […]
Pravednik
NOTE: The film will have one 15-minute intermission.
Polish Women
