“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.
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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.
What Black Panther Can Teach Us about Our Place in the World
From both the wise words of Jewish sages and Marvel superheroes: May we stay connected and stay hopeful in the pursuit of a better tomorrow.