2011
February 2011
Monday 7 February 2011
Mon 7 Feb, 7 pm. Director: Yonathan Zur Date 2007 Country Israel R/T 75 minutes Hebrew, w/ English subtitles Monday, February 7, 7 pm $10 General Admission; $9: Seniors/Students/Young Friends This brand new film based on the autobiographical book A Tale of Love and Darkness by Amos Oz features appearances by Paul Auster, Nadine Gordimer, and Salman Rushdie, and documents the political trajectory of one of Israel’s most distinguished humanists. Perceiving Israeli settlements as anathema to the early Zionist vision of self-determination and religious freedom, Oz’s controversial perspective on the Israeli occupation, and his acceptance of the prestigious Heinrich Heine Prize from Germany are explored in this poetic and profound documentary. New Speaker Announcement: Dr. Rane. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. 10. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Saturday 26 February 2011
Sat 26 Feb, 8 pm. Director: Jennifer Fox Date 30 Years in Film Country Various R/T 120 minutes Saturday, February 26, 8 pm $12 General Admission Join us for an open conversation with internationally-acclaimed, Philadelphia-born, documentary filmmaker Jennifer Fox, about the art and craft of filming with real people. Fox will talk about how each story requires a unique film language and the best ways to uncover these forms in one’s work. The evening will feature highlights of her 30-year journey across the globe. Clips from her various award-winning films will be shown, including Beirut: The Last Home Movie, An American Love Story, Flying: Confessions of a Free Woman, and a sneak preview of her soon to be released My Reincarnation. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. 12. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sunday 27 February 2011
Sun 27 Feb, 12-3 pm. Director: Jennifer Fox Date 2010 Country USA R/T 3 hours Sunday, February 27, 12 - 3 pm $30 (must register in advance) Acclaimed filmmaker Jennifer Fox will provide the tools you need to begin your journey as a documentary filmmaker. Through various exercises and brainstorming sessions, you will learn how to discover your own vision and distinctive way of unearthing profound human truths from the ordinary. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. 30. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sun 27 Feb, 5 pm. Director: TBA Date n/a Country n/a R/T 120 minutes Sunday, February 27, 5 pm $Free. Come listen to the hottest local documentary filmmakers “chat it up” about today’s vibrant film scene. Arrive with your questions and leave with the information you need to make it as a documentary filmmaker today. Participants TBA. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]