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The opening night film is “The Samuel Project,” an inspirational tale centered on Eli, who discovers his Jewish grandfather Samuel was heroically saved from Nazi capture in Germany by a young woman when he was a boy. Emmy nominee Hal Linden (“Barney Miller”) portrays Samuel.
In addition, guest speakers will accent four screenings. “Redemption” (June 13) features clinical psychologist Dr. Judy Schwartzman, “Shoelaces” (June 20) features attorney and advocate Jane Novick, “Who Will Write Our History” (June 25) features Holocaust educator Renate Frydman, and “Golda’s Balcony” (June 27) features playwright Dave Fishelson.
“The selection committee is confident attendees will find our films informative, entertaining and memorable,” said Festival Chair Neil Friedman.
Single tickets are $9, student tickets are $8 and season passes are $75. Tickets are on sale by calling the JCC at (937) 610-1555 or visiting jewishdayton.org. Tickets are also available at the door directly before each screening. Seating is limited. For more information, call (937) 610-1555 or contact JCC Director Jane Hochstein at (937) 401-5145. For complete film descriptions, visit jewishdayton.org.
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2019 Jewish Film Fest Schedule
TUESDAY, JUNE 4
“The Samuel Project”
7 p.m. Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5
“The Samuel Project”
7:15 p.m. Little Art Theatre, 247 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs
THURSDAY, JUNE 6
“Winter Hunt”
7:30 p.m. Neon Movies, 130 E. Fifth St., Dayton
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12
“A Bag of Marbles”
7:30 p.m. Neon Movies, 130 E. Fifth St., Dayton
THURSDAY, JUNE 13
“Redemption” (“Guela”)
9:30 a.m. Coffee. 10 a.m. Film. Neon Movies, 130 E. Fifth St., Dayton
Guest Speaker: Dr. Judy Schwartzman
“A Bag of Marbles”
7:15 p.m. Little Art Theatre, 247 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs
TUESDAY, JUNE 18
“The Spy Behind Home Plate”
7:30 p.m. Neon Movies, 130 E. Fifth St., Dayton
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THURSDAY, JUNE 20
“Working Woman”
7:30 p.m. Neon Movies, 130 E. Fifth St., Dayton
SUNDAY, JUNE 23
“Shoelaces”
7:30 p.m. Neon Movies, 130 E. Fifth St., Dayton
Guest Speaker: Jane Novick
TUESDAY, JUNE 25
“Who Will Write Our History”
7:30 p.m. Neon Movies, 130 E. Fifth St. Dayton
(Patrons are advised the film contains content that may be disturbing to some viewers)
Guest Speaker: Renate Frydman, Ph.D
THURSDAY, JUNE 27
“Golda’s Balcony”
7:30 p.m. Neon Movies, 130 E. Fifth St., Dayton
Guest Speaker: Playwright, producer and director Dave Fishelson
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