27TH ANNUAL William and Irene Weinberg FamilyBaltimore Jewish Film Festival

March 22-April 28, 2015

Thank you to all our STARS* * as of January 23, 2015

Marilynn Appel

Donna & Irwin Azman

Lee H. Belaga

Beth El Congregation

Carol Bloch

Barbara Blumberg

Eric Buckner & Shelley Mazer

Ellen M. Cohen

Regina & Marty Cohen

Maureen & Howard Davidov

Sandy & Sheldon Dobres

Arlene & Mal Druskin

Barbara J. Fried

Nancy B. Gertner

Stephen & Natalie Glasser

Howard & Gayle Goodman

Toba & William Grant

Marlene Greenebaum

Joyce & Murray Hankin

Marcia & Skeets Harris

Ruth Hurwitz

Judith A. Hyatt

Diane Israel

Richard I & Miriam (Mimi) S. Joseph

Carol & Robert Keehn

Bernie & Marlene Kiewe

Francine Kurmholz

Sharan & Mel Kushner

Norman La Cholter

Stan & Lynne Lamberg

Suzanne Levin-Lapides

Zev Lavon

Marcia & Marc Leavey

Karen Lent

Alice S. Levin

Harold Levin

Jonny & Hillary Lewis

Marc & Judith Lipchin

Jordon & Beverly Max

Linda & Jerry Mondell

Yael & David Moses

Judy Pachino

Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence C. Pakula

Georgia Parker

Beverly & Sam Penn

Janet Penn

Rona Pepper & Steve Miller

Rosalie Rosenzwog & Arnold Fleishman

Deverah Routman

Chickie Rubin

Melvin Rubin

Ellen & Bill Saks

Michael L. Sanow

Ellen & Paul Saval

Jerry Scheinker & Natalie Bricken

Susan Schuster

Susan B. Schwartz

Erwin & Marianne Sekulow

Marlene B. Siegel

Lois & Ben Sigman

Sandy Silberman

Eva & Robert Slatkin

Anita & Mickey Steinberg

Michael & Connie Stern

Myra & Howard Strassler

Annette Sussman

Marty Taubenfeld

Patricia & Lawrence Taubman

Temple Emanuel

Stan & Martha Weiman

Debra & Joe Weinberg

Debbie Zager

Baltimore Jewish Film Festival Committee 2015Marty Cohen-Chair

Barbara Blumberg

Regina Cohen

Howard Davidov*

Ella Davis

Barbara Fried

Ellen Krieger

Sharon Kushner

Harold Levin

Suzanne Levin Lapides*

Jonny Lewis*

Judy Lipchin

Georgia Parker

Lynn (Chickie) Rubin

Susan Schuster

Susan Schwartz

Sandy Silberman

Martin Taubenfeld

Patsy Taubman*

Zev Lavon

Stan Weiman

* Past chair

ggat the Gordon Center for Performing Arts for the William and Irene Weinberg Family

Baltimore Jewish Film Festival.

This year’s festival features eleven internationally acclaimed films touching on several

themes: the Holocaust and its aftermath; Israeli/Palestinian relations; modern Israeli

culture; and international intrigue and immigration. On three nights, we will present

double features and screenings will be followed by speakers.

Special thanks goes to our 2014-15 Gordon Center Season Sponsor Bank of America, and to North Oaks for sponsoring our Sunday films for the Gordon’s 27TH Annual William and

Irene Weinberg Family Baltimore Jewish Film Festival.

Reception, 2:00 pmTicket holders, please come early to celebrate the opening of our 27th Annual Film Festival with a wine and cheese reception prior to the screenings.

1 Day, 2 Films . . . 3:00 pmHannah Cohen’s Holy Communion Short | Drama | Great Britian 2012; Director: Shimmy MarcusLanguage: English; 13 min.

Set in Dublin in the 1970’s, this film explores a rarely glimpsed Ireland, as seen through the eyes of spirited seven year old, Hannah Cohen. Hannah can’t wait to make her Holy Communion – only problem is she’s Jewish! An Irish/Jewish film with an international feel, the beauty of the story lies in its simplicity, humor, and the universal desire to fit in.

• Best Short Audience Award - Washington Jewish Film Festival, Chicago Irish Film Festival, Cine Gael Montreal Film Festival, and Door County Short Film Festival

• Best Short - Waterford Film Festival, Pears Foundation Short Film Script Award

• Best Script - Pears Foundation Short Film Script Award

Theodore Bikel: In the Shoes of Sholom Aleichem Documentary | Baltimore Premiere | USA 2014; Director: John LollosLanguage: English; 76 min.

Portraits of two beloved icons -- Sholom Aleichem and Theodore Bikel -- are woven together in this enchanting new documentary. The film captures the deep humanity and Yiddishkeit of these two men who have much in common-wit, wisdom, and talent.

Hannah Cohen’s Holy Communion and Theodore Bikel: In the Shoes of Sholom Aleichem are sponsored by North Oaks.

Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem Wednesday, March 25; 7:30 pm Drama | Israel/German/France 2014; Directors: Ronit Elkabets, Shlomi Elkabetz Language: Hebrew w/English subtitles; 115 min.

A powerful drama, this is the story of Viviane Amsalem’s five year fight to obtain a divorce in front of the only legal authority competent for divorce cases in Israel, the Rabbinical Court. Viviane and her lawyer must face the uncompromising attitude of Elisha, the husband, who does not respond to the rabbis’ convocations. When he is finally obliged to come to court, he keeps refusing the divorce (Gett) even though they’ve been separated for years.

• Official submission of Israel to the best foreign language film category of the 87th Academy Awards 2015• Official Selection Cannes Film Festival 2014 - Directors’ Fortnight Feature Competition • Winner! Israeli Film Academy Ophir Award - Best Picture • Winner! Jerusalem Film Festival 2014 • Golden Globe Nomination for Best Foreign Film 2015

24 Days Sunday, March 29; 3:00 pm Drama | Maryland Premiere | France 2014; Director: Alexandre ArcadyLanguage: English subtitles; 108 min.

In January of 2006 a beautiful young woman walks into a Parisian cellphone shop, looks around, and asks for the sales attendant’s number. Later, she calls him, asking to meet. When he agrees to meet her, who could have known Ilan, the 23 year old man, was flirting with death? The next time his family hears from him is through a cryptic online message from kidnappers demanding ransom.

• Winner of the Lia Award, Jerusalem Film Festivval 2014

24 Days is sponsored by North Oaks.

1 Night, 2 Films . . . Wednesday, April 15, 7:30 pm BarriersShort | Drama | Israel 2012; Director: Golan RiseLanguage: Hebrew w/English subtitles; 22 min

Uri, a young officer, together with two soldiers under his command, are manning a checkpoint in the territories. Two women from the “Watch” organization are monitoring their work. Uri is confused when he receives an order to close the checkpoint because of a bomb threat. Pressure rises as a number of unpredictable events unfold simultaneously, and Uri is faced with some difficult ethical decisions.

• Best Short Film Jerusalem Film festival 2011• Prix Intercultural Munich Film Festival 2011 • International Student Film Festival Tel Aviv 2012• San Diego Jewish Film festival 2012• First Prize Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2012

Above and BeyondDocumentary | Baltimore Premiere | USA/UK/Israel 2014; Director: Roberta GrossmanLanguage: English; 90 min.

In 1948, a group of World War II pilots, mostly from America, volunteered to fight for Israel in the War of Independence. As members of “Machal” - volunteers from abroad - this ragtag band of brothers not only turned the tide of the war, preventing the possible annihilation of Israel at the very moment of its birth; they also laid the groundwork for the Israeli Air Force.

• Co-Presented with Friends of the Israeli Defense Force• Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Rutgers Jewish Film Festival• Audience award at the Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival• Audience Award at the Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema

Barriers and Above and Beyond are co-sponsored by Sol Levinson & Bros and Friends of Israeli Defense Forces.

1 Night, 2 Films . . . Monday, April 20, 7:30 pm StrangersShort | Israel 2003; Director: Erez Tadmor and Guy NattivLanguage: Hebrew w/English subtitles; 7 min.

Strangers tells the compelling tale of two young men, one Arab and one Jewish who are motivated by fear to overcome their racial prejudice and hatred when suddenly confronted with a menacing gang of skinheads.

• Winner Best Short at Sundance Film Festival 2004

Run Boy Run Drama | Maryland Premiere | Germany/France 2014; Director: Pepe DanquartLanguage: Polish, German w/English subtitles; 107 min.

Run Boy Run tells the extraordinary true story of a Polish boy who seeks the kindness of others in his solitary struggle to outlast the Nazi occupation and keep alive his Jewish faith. Escaping the Warsaw ghetto at the behest of his father, nine-year old Srulik flees to the woods. There, he learns to hide from SS patrols and scour for food, until loneliness and the harsh onset of winter drive him back to civilization.

• Audience Choice Award, Jewish Film Festival of Dallas 2014• Audience Award - Best Drama, Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival 2014

Farewell Baghdad/The Dove Flyer Thursday, April 23, 7:30 pmDrama | Maryland Premiere | Israel 2014; Director: Nissim DayanLanguage: Arabic w/English subtitles; 105 min.

Between the years 1950-51 nearly 130,000 Jews left Iraq, and the most ancient community in the world ceased to exist. Farewell Baghdad tells the story of the Jewish community in the Iraqi capital on the eve of the State of Israel’s establishment, and the way Jewish families and heads of the Jewish underground dealt with the authorities’ hostility.

Stateless Sunday, April 26, 3:00 pm Special Co-Presentation with The Jewish Museum of MarylandThe Herbert H. and Irma B. Risch Memorial Program on ImmigrationDocumentary | Maryland Premiere | USA 2014; Director: Michael DrobLanguage: Russian w/English subtitles; 86 min.

In the late 1980’s, on the brink of the collapse of the Soviet Union, tens of thousands of Soviet Jews were finally allowed to leave the USSR. What these people did not expect was that their final destination, America, no longer welcomed them with open arms. In 1988, American policy suddenly changed and thousands of Soviet Jews were stranded in Italy.

• Guest Speakers: Michael Drob, (Director of Stateless), Lev Golinkin (Writer of Stateless), Mark Hetfield (President and CEO of Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society)

The Art Dealer/L’antiquaire Tuesday, April 28, 7:30 pm Drama | Maryland Premiere | France 2014; Director: Francois MargolinLanguage: French w/English subtitles; 95 min.

The Art Dealer follows a Jewish woman who embarks on a journey to recover family paintings that were stolen by the Nazis. During her investigation, she discovers family secrets that are best kept hidden.

Stateless is co-sponsored by North Oaks.

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TICKET INFORMATION All tickets are general admission. Films frequently sell out, advanced purchase is recommended.

4 WAYS TO BUY TICKETS1. Order online at gordoncenter.com/tickets

2. Mail or fax order form, JCC, 3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue | Owings Mills, MD | 21117 | 410.356.7605 | Attn: Marilyn Zvili.

3. Stop by the cashiers’ desk at either J location.

4. By phone at 800.518.2819, x 2 (additional charges apply).

TICKET PRICES$12/in advance, $14/at the door, $5/film student rush tickets*

Box office and lobby doors open one hour prior to screening. Theatre doors open half hour prior to screening.*Student tickets can be purchased at the door only – as available - one hour prior to screening with valid, current student ID.

BECOME A STAR!Guarantee your tickets to all eight films for the momentous 27th Anniversary of the Baltimore Jewish Film Festival by becoming a STAR today! Your name will be prominently listed on the Festival poster.

STAR: $200/Couple; $100/Individual

CONCESSIONS AVAILABLEPopcorn, beverages and light snacks are available for purchase and are permitted in the theatre.

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FILM No. of Tickets Total Cost

Hannah Cohen’s Holy Communion (short) and Theodore Bikel: In the Shoes of Sholom Aleichem, March 22, 3:00pm.......... .. ________________ _____________

Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem, March 25, 3:00pm............................................................................................................................ ________________ _____________

24 Days, March 29, 3:00pm........................................................................................................................................................................... ________________ _____________

Barriers (short) and Above and Beyond, April 15, 7:30pm..................................................................................................................... ________________ _____________

Strangers (short) and Run Boy Run, April 20, 7:30pm............................................................................................................................. ________________ _____________

Farewell Baghdad, April 23, 7:30pm .......................................................................................................................................................... ________________ _____________

Stateless, April 26, 3:00pm........................................................................................................................................................................... ________________ _____________

The Art Dealer, April 28, 7:30pm.................................................................................................................................................................. ________________ _____________

STAR: $100/Individual; one ticket for all event screenings.................................................................................................................... ________________ _____________

STAR COUPLE: $200/couple; two tickets for all event screenings........................................................................................................ ________________ _____________

Total number of tickets purchased: ________________ ____________

Box office and lobby doors open one hour prior to screening. Theatre doors open half hour prior to screening.

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27TH ANNUAL William and Irene Weinberg FamilyBaltimore Jewish Film Festival

March 22-April 28, 2015

NEW CLASS at the Owings Mills at the J

Brainy FilmsTuesdays, March 3 – May 5, 201510:00am-12:30pm Guest: $150 | J Member: $130

Contact Melissa Berman, 410.559.3593, mberman@jcc.org

Brainy Films is a class that shows films that make you think! Local film historian Joan “Rose” Roes introduces us to foreign and independent films and leads the group in an engaging discussion.