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Mayim Bialik on “As They Made Us,” Her New Film and Directorial Debut
Seven years ago this Pesach, Bialik’s father Barry passed away. In following Jewish tradition, she mourned him for an entire year, and after that time ended, the words started flowing out of her.
New Documentary “They Survived Together” Reveals Price of Survival
The very name of the documentary “They Survived Together,” which premieres at the Museum of Tolerance on April 6, seems to promise a happy ending.
Filmmaker Rebecca Eskreis on “What Breaks the Ice”
The Jewish director was inspired to write the screenplay after watching the 2014 movie “Boyhood.” The Academy Award-nominated drama was directed by one of her favorite filmmakers, Richard Linklater. Eskreis ultimately found herself being mentored by Linklater after winning a grant from the Austin Film Society.
New Film Captures Unique Dining Experience of “The Automat”
In her new documentary, first-time filmmaker and director Lisa Hurwitz explores the history of one of the more enchanting and unique dining experiences of the American immigrant story.
Israeli Yeshiva Comedy Series “The New Black” Premieres on ChaiFlicks
The show is about four twentysomething roommates at a yeshiva in Jerusalem.
Film Festival Showcases Israeli, Sudanese and Iranian Female Voices
Each of the shorts screened during the recent festival followed empathetic female characters struggling amidst challenging, even dispiriting, circumstances beyond their control.
New Netflix Film Focuses on Lawyer Ken Feinberg’s 9/11 Mission
Netflix has premiered a new film, “Worth,” which is about Feinberg’s work, and stars Michael Keaton as the lawyer.