Join the Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival on New Year’s Day to catch the premiere of “Stand!”, a Romeo and Juliet love story between a Jewish suffragette and a Ukrainian immigrant set during a citywide workers’ strike in Winnipeg, Canada in 1919.
The Canadian/America movie-musical follows similar themes of social change, a la “Hamilton” or “West Side Story,” and was written by writer/composer Danny Schur. The film was adapted from the stage hit “Strike!” based on his own family history. The film adaptation is directed by Robert Adetuyi (“Bring it On,” “Stomp the Yard”) with cinematography by two-time Emmy-winner, Roy H. Wagner.
The film stars Marshall Williams (“Glee”), Laura Slade Wiggins (“Shameless”) and veteran actor Gregg Henry (“Scandal,” “Guardians of the Galaxy”).
Set to open virtual in theaters nationwide Jan. 1—including Laemmle virtual cinema, it was the no. 1 Canadian film at the box office when released on Nov. 29, 2019, in Canada pre-COVID-19.
Audiences can stream the film online from Jan. 1 through Jan. 3. A Q&A panel follows on Jan. 3 with Schur, Adetuyi and cast members Gregg Henry, Laura Slade Wiggins and Lisa Bell at 11 a.m. PST. To register click here. You will be automatically registered on zoom when you purchase a ticket (one per household).
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