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Film
‘The Persian Version’ Shows How Healing Intergenerational Trauma Can Be Also Be Funny
Brian Fishbach
December 7, 2023
“The Persian Version” won the audience award at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.
Bernard-Henri Lévy Implores Documentarians to Film the Front Lines of War
Brian Fishbach
December 7, 2023
French philosopher and filmmaker Bernard Henri-Lévy’s new documentary, “Glory to the Heroes,” is a raw collection of the battles and fears on the front lines of the Ukraine-Russia War in the summer of 2023.
Bradley Cooper’s Brilliant as Bernstein
Alan Zeitlin
December 7, 2023
At the center of “Maestro” is Bernstein’s complex relationship with his wife, Felicia.
A Pilgrimage to Family Roots
Michael Berenbaum
November 28, 2023
The moving documentary “Fioretta” is the story of Randol and Joey Schoenberg’s journey to Vienna, Prague and Venice as they trace both sides of their family’s history way back into the 16th century.
Play It Again Woody: Antisemitism Then and Now in Allen’s “Annie Hall”
Sam B. Girgus
November 15, 2023
The current eruption of antisemitism in America and the world has darkened the humor, but perhaps the same horrific events have made the power of humor and laughter even more vital to regaining our shared humanity.
‘Golda’ Director Guy Nattiv: ‘What Happened Now is 10 Times Worse’
Ayala Or-El
October 19, 2023
Since the tragic attack on Israeli civilians and soldiers by Hamas terrorists, director Guy Nattiv has dedicated himself to spreading the truth about the events.
“Golda” is a Beautiful Depiction of a Leader, and her People, Fighting for Survival
Lizzy Savetsky
August 25, 2023
Raised largely in Wisconsin, Meir, who served as prime minister from 1969-74, was one of the world’s most prominent female leaders.
“Golda” Is a Tense Snapshot of the 1973 Yom Kippur War
Brian Fishbach
August 17, 2023
There has been plenty of commentary this year about the film “Golda” starring Helen Mirren as the titular character.
Catching Up With Sammi Cohen, Director of “You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah”
Kylie Ora Lobell
August 17, 2023
Adam Sandler is back in a very Jewish role, starring alongside his family in “You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah,” out on Netflix on August 25.
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