10 Movies Showcasing the Best of American Jewish Life
These 10 films demonstrate the happy, sad, and hilarious of American Jewry. If you don’t see your favorite on this list, let us know in the comments.
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“Synonyms”: Award-Winning New Film Portrays Israelis as Outsiders
Nadav Lapid’s “Synonyms” is a superbly directed, thinly plotted, challenging, provocative new film nominated for four Ophir Awards, the Israeli equivalent of an Oscar.
What I Learned About Grief and Mourning in the Film "To Dust"
To Dust is Reform Jewish filmmaker Shawn Snyder’s raw, personal love letter to Judaism – and especially to Jewish mourning and interpersonal connection.
Oscar-Nominated Short Film Remembers 1939's Massive Nazi Rally in NYC
The Oscar-nominated short film A Night at the Garden is a documentary short about a massive pro-Nazi rally that happened in Madison Square Garden 80 years ago this week.
"All About Nina" and the Jewish Imperative to Believe Survivors
This week marks the digital and DVD release of All About Nina, a film by writer/director Eva Vives and inspired by some of her own experiences.