A Film Unfinished premieres in Pittsburgh!

One Night Only! Saturday, November 6th, 7:30 p.m.JFilm: The Pittsburgh Jewish Film Forum and
Three Rivers Film Festival
present the Pittsburgh Premiere of Yael Hersonski’s award-winning film

A Film Unfinished
2010, Israel/Germany, 35mm, 89 minutes
In German, Hebrew, Yiddish, Polish and English with subtitles

A remarkable true story about an unfinished Nazi film, four reels of which were discovered after the war. The silent film was an attempt to paint an idyllic picture of life within the Warsaw Ghetto, where some 440,000 Polish Jews awaited deportation. Carefully staged and cast, it showed Jewish "families" - played by actors - living a life of luxury and comfort, with no suggestion of the fate looming for the actual residents of the ghetto. Director Yael Hersonski invited five survivors of that ghetto to view the original footage and then filmed their emotional reactions. It may test your faith in humanity, but Hersonski’s film is nonetheless a brilliant reminder of the importance of bearing witness.

Winner, Best Documentary, 2010 Jerusalem International Film Festival

Click here to read the NY Times review


Saturday, November 6, 7:30 p.m.
Regent Square Theatre

For tickets, click here or call 412.992.5203.

Eli & Ben Screening

Thank you to everyone who attended the screening of Eli & Ben in the Eastern Suburbs on Sunday, 10/24.  There was a great turnout - about 100 people.  We hope you enjoyed the film and the panel discussion!

Breaking Upwards released on itunes, Netflix, Amazon

Breaking Upwards was screened this past March during the 2010 film festival as part of our Jewcy Film Series at Pittsburgh Filmmakers.  Daryl Wein and Zoe Lister-Jones were in the house to answer questions and mingle.  If you missed our great event, the film was just released on itunes, Netflix, and Amazon.  So, you can watch in your pj's in the comfort of your own home!

JFilm and the East Suburbs Jewish Connection present a screening of Eli & Ben

Eli & Ben - East Suburbs Event!Sunday, October 24, 7 p.m. 
Destinta Theatres, North Versailles
In Hebrew with subtitles, 89 minutes

Discussion with Cantor Rick Berlin, Rabbi Barbara Symons and Rabbi Paul Tuchman following the film. Moderated by Dodie Roskies.
Israeli heartthrob Lior Ashkenazi, plays Ben, a man searching for his identity in this universal story about truth and honesty. When Ben is accused of white-collar corruption, his 12-year-old son, Eli, doesn’t believe it and defends his father at all costs. As Eli’s relationship with the detective in charge of the case (a winning performance by Tzahi Grad) deepens, he is forced to ponder some of life’s big questions. “Eli & Ben” raises important moral issues for all of us, young and old. (Ages 12+)

Buy Tickets Today
Tickets also available at 412.992.5203 or at the theater on 10/24 beginning at 6:30 p.m. (Cash only at the door)