2011
April 2011
Saturday 9 April 2011
Sat 9 Apr, 8 pm. Director: Kevin Asch Date 2010 Country USA R/T 89 minutes Pre-Film New Filmmakers Award Ceremony Saturday, April 9, 8 pm $12 General Admission In 1998, one million ecstasy pills were smuggled into the US by a group of Hasidic Jews. Holy Rollers reinvents this incident, using New York City as a backdrop and a temptress to lure Sam Gold (Jesse Eisenberg of The Social Network, Solitary Man and Roger Dodger), an obedient Hasidic Jew frustrated with his faith, sexual naïveté and waning fnances. Despite his better judgement, Sam jumps at the chance to make more money. Once shorn of payos, tefillin and “Orthodox godfathers,” Sam abandons the arcane world of his childhood to find another one, even more demanding and scary. Inspired by a true coming-of-age story g. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. 12. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sunday 10 April 2011
Sun 10 Apr, 1 pm. Director: Cindy Kleine Date 2008 Country USA R/T 85 minutes Sunday, April 10, 1 pm $10 General Admission; $9: Seniors/Students/Young Friends A family portrait twelve years in the making Phyllis and Harold juxtaposes two strangers united in holy matrimony, yet living in disjointed worlds. Like a visual anthropologist, director Cindy Kleine has unearthed childhood memories and home movies, while conducting interviews with both her parents, together and separately. In order to understand the abyss that divided her family growing up, Kleine is forced to make difficult decisions. Kleine’s husband, Andre Gregory (My Dinner with Andre), produced this compelling and powerful film, which Wallace Shawn calls “the most outrageously sensual of documentaries.” Directo. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. 10. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sun 10 Apr, 5 pm. Director: Ori Ravid Date 2008 Country Israel R/T 91 minutes Sunday, April 10, 5 pm $10 General Admission; $9: Seniors/Students/Young Friends Eli & Ben explores the indestructible bond shared between father and son. Twelve-year-old Eli, a mischievous practical joker, is forced to grow up when his father, Ben, a prestigious architect, is accused of taking political bribes. Eli defends and protects his father despite criticism from classmates and investigating officers. However, as Eli sheds his naïveté and uncovers the truth, he realizes how hard it is to make moral decisions. Director Ori Ravid has been invited. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. 10. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Monday 11 April 2011
Mon 11 Apr, 7 pm. Director: Sacha Gervasi Date 2009 Country USA, UK R/T 80 minutes Monday, April 11, 7 pm $10 General Admission; $9: Seniors/Students/Young Friends Toronto best friends and nice Jewish boys, Steve “Lips” Kudlow and Robb Reiner, made a pact as teenagers to play rock music together forever. Their band, Anvil, influenced a generation of musicians, including Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax. Their 1982 “Metal on Metal” album went on to sell millions, yet despite their popularity, Anvil took a nosedive into obscurity. Now in their ffies, the Anvil rockers are presented an opportunity to work alongside a world-class music producer, and have a second chance at stardom. Hailed as the “year’s great rock movie” by Rolling Stone, this hilarious documentary by first-time. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. 10. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]