The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival offers robust LGBTQ+ slates
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Atlanta Jewish Film Festival celebrates 25th This year’s anniversary, there is a large and diverse lineup including robust slates LGBTQ+Film. Among these are lesbian singer-songwriter Janice Ian, a biopic of gay Beatles manager Brian Epstein, and the documentary of the orthodox rabbis who is also a drag queen, and another about the first transgender referee in professional football. There is a documentary about the documents.
“This year’s festival will showcase 50 feature films (22 documentaries and 28 storytelling works) that celebrate the diversity of Jewish experiences around the world,” says A. press release On the festival website.
“Stressing themes such as LGBTQIA+ stories, women’s empowerment, global conflict, and intersectionality, the festival explores the global Jewish experience and connections with diverse communities around the world, and is a political or political event. We welcome audiences from any background that doesn’t have a religious advocacy subject,” the release continues. .
“Our 25th anniversary represents a quarter century of fostering connection and understanding through the film’s transformational power,” said Kenny Blank, executive and artistic director of the festival, in the release. “This year’s lineup not only emphasizes stories that resonate deeply with Jewish life, but also redefines what it means to be a “Jewish” film. It is about the intersection of Jewish experiences with the wider world, creating space for meaningful dialogue and connections between communities. We are proud to offer a festival that is inclusive, welcoming and reflective of our shared humanity. We look forward to uniting film lovers from all walks to celebrate this year of milestone. ”
The festival will open Wednesday and face-to-face screenings from March 6th to 16th will continue until March 6th. Certain films will be available for streaming across Georgia. Beyond LGBTQ+ films there are many other highlights too. The opening night film will be Bad Shabos, A comedy from Culture Clash, which won the Tribeca Audience Award. A young Jew, converted to Judaism, and his fiance invite Midwest Catholic parents to meet their New York family for the first time. Cast members Kyra Sedgwick, Jon Bass, Cliff “Method Man” Smith, Milana Vayntrub, Meghan Leathers, Theo Taplitz, writer-director Daniel Robbins, and producer Adam Mitchell joined the panel along with journalist Holly Firfer at the screening I will.
Other non-LGBTQ+ high points include several documentaries. Ellie Wiesel: The soul of the soul, It includes conversations with director and writer Oren Rudavsky about the prominent author and concentration camp survivors. From darkness to light, About the unfinished film of comedian Jerry Lewis The day the clown criedhe played a clown in a concentration camp that led Jewish children to the gas chambers. bibi files, Investigating allegations of corruption against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. You cannot return to the merry-go-round,On an alliance between blacks and Jews to protest Maryland’s quarantine in 1960. and Charles Grodin: The Rebel of the Cause, Records the lives of actors and social justice activists. There are many.
Check out the LGBTQ+ film preview below and scroll down for more information about each one. Find the perfect festival schedule here.
Queen of the Sabbath
Still Movie: Queen of the Sabbath
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Orthodox Judaism is the least accepted area of faith for LGBTQ+ people. Therefore, the dilemma of Amichai Rau Ravi, a strange man born into a family with a long line of orthodox rabbis who will eventually become rabbis. documentary Queen of the Sabbath He travels from Israel to New York City, joins the radical fairy, performs as a drag queen, finds a progressive synagogue, and tracks his life for over 20 years. Director Sandi Simcha Dubowski (I tremble before GD), was the best documentary candidate at last year’s Tribeca Film Festival. The screening includes Q&A sessions with Lauravy, Debowski and Rabbi Michael Rossbaum of Betthavrim, a congregation in Atlanta, belonging to the LGBTQ Wells Future Reconstruction Branch of Jewish Congregations. Plaza Theater on February 23rd at 4:45pm. ticket here.
Janice Ian: Breaking the Silence
Janice Ian 1977 Tour Photos
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Janice Ian first gained fame with her hit debut single “Society’s Child,” a song about interracial love, “Society’s Child,” released at the pinnacle of the civil rights movement in 1965. She was only 14 years old. She then explored the oppressive beauty standards placed on women “at the age of 17” and came out as a lesbian (she was advocate (Columnist for a while). Janice Ian: Breaking the silence, Director Varda Bar-Kar’s documentary traces Ian’s life and career, featuring many other show business figures, including Joan Baez, Lily Tomlin, Jean Smart, and Arlo Guthrie. The Atlanta screening will feature a Q&A session with Ian and music producer Tena Clark. Sandy Springs Spaforming Arts Center at 7pm on February 26th. ticket here.
Midasman
Jacob Fortune Lloyd of Midasman
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The biopic stars Jacob Fortune Lloyd as Beatles manager and closed-off gay man Brian Epstein. Transgender actor Eddie Izzard appears before Epstein as manager of the Fab Four, with Emily Watson and Eddie Marsan playing Epstein’s parents Alan Williams. Jonah Lees, Blake Richardson, Leo Harvey Elledge and Campbell Wallace are John, Paul, George and Ringo respectively, while Darci Shaw portrays 60s pop star Chila Black. Additionally, talk show host Jay Reno will recognize him as Ed Sullivan, the variety show host who featured The Beatles to America. Written by Bridget Grant and directed by Joe Stevenson. The pre-existing Q&A shown in all screenings features Grant, Fortune Lloyd and the show in a conversation with Atlanta journalist Richard Eldredge. Sandy Springs Spaforming Arts Center on March 1st, 1pm. March 3rd, noon at Tara Theater. It can be streamed throughout Georgia from March 7th to 16th. ticket here.
sapir
Still movie: Sapil
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Sapeel Berman made history as the first transgender umpire in professional soccer (non-US soccer). Originally an Israeli Premier League player and then a referee, Berman eventually came out as a trans woman. Writer-director Lilan Atsmore’s documentary looks at her life intimately on and off the pitch, including her transition process. March 6th, 2:30pm, Tara Theatre, Guest Speaker Rebecca Steepel Wax, Sojourn: The Southern Jewish Resource Network for Gender and Fusion Diversity. ticket here.
Please come near
Still movie: Come near me
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Israel’s Official Oscar Submission stars Leah Eralph as Eden, a young woman who grieves the death of her beloved brother Nati. In this unforgettable story of love and loss, Eden discovers that Natty had a secret girlfriend, Maya (Noah Koller). Eden first sneaks Maya up, then becomes her friend – and then something more. This was Tom Nesher’s first feature film, daughter of influential filmmaker Avi Nesher, and was awarded Best Film and Best Director at the Israel Academy Awards. On February 22nd, at 1pm, Plaza Theatre, Tomneshire, in a conversation with film critic Sammy Purcell. Nesher is in a conversation with Judge Obiaya, executive director who appeared at Springs Cinema & Tapaus and the film festival, appearing at the film. Streaming throughout Georgia from March 7th to 16th. ticket here.
cheers
Still movie: Let me come back to life
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The festival’s closing night feature is a Brazilian drama starring Thessalopez as Jessica. She works with the mysterious Gabriel (Rodrigo Simas), who may be her cousin, and they travel to Israel in search of the origins of the rocket. In addition to meeting long-lost relatives, they discover things about themselves. Director Chris Damato will be taking part in a Q&A with producer Julio Uchoa, actors Lopez, Simas, Diego Martins and Sandy Springs’ Rusty Paul. On March 5th, at 7pm, Sandy Springs Spaforming Arts Center, Dessert Reception and Juju Award. ticket here.
Full support
Still movie: Full support
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documentary Full support You will see diverse client groups at a bra shop in Jaffa, Israel and in the process explore their relationship with the female body. Mikal Cohen’s film was nominated for Best Documentary at the Israel Academy Awards. Guest speaker Judy Marx, operations manager for the Jewish Women’s Fund in Springs Cinema & Tough House, Atlanta, at 11am on February 23rd. Streaming across Georgia from March 7th to 16th. ticket here.
bliss
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bliss, Director Shemi Zarhin will star Israeli actors Sasson Gabai and Azi Levi as Sassi and Efi. Georgia Theatre Company Merchant Walk on February 23rd at 7:15pm. Springs Cinema & Tap House on February 25th at 2:30pm. Sandy Springs Spaforming Arts Center at 7pm on February 27th. Streaming across Georgia from March 7th to 16th. All screenings include pre-recorded Q&A with Professor White and Matthew Bernstein of Goodrich C. Films at Emory University. ticket here.
Pink woman
Still movie: Pink woman
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Pink woman Following the ultra-orthodox couple in Jerusalem, the marriage shakes when it turns out that her husband is threatened with a photo of him in an intimate situation with another man. Stars of Uri Brufab and Nur Fibhak as husband and wife Razor and Bati. Written by Mindi Ehrlich and directed by Nir Bergman. Springs Cinema & Tap House on February 23rd at 2:10pm. March 6th, 4:30pm, Tara Theatre, guest speaker Rabi Joshuareser, founders of congregations including LGBTQ, Harvelim and Sojun: Southern Jewish Resources Network for Gender and Sexual Diversity. Streaming across Georgia from March 7th to 16th. ticket here.
When will you eat it?
Still movie: When will you eat it?
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When will you eat it? , It records the unparalleled Passover cedar, first released in 2005. Husbands and wives Ira and Peggy (Michael Lerner and Leslie Anne Warren) are new and religious sons, lesbian daughters, wise but unwise, outstanding Israelites, others, and one-eyes of secrets. If Israelis and other IRAs accidentally take psychedelic drugs, yogic energy is guaranteed. Directed by Salvador Litvak and co-written with his wife, Nina Litvak. On February 22nd, at 8pm, a panel featuring Plaza Theatre, Litburke and local Jewish leaders as part of a Young Professional night with drinks and hors d’oeuvres. ticket here.
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