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Naples Jewish Film Festival
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eading into its eighth season, the Naples Jewish Film Festival has gone virtual with a full lineup of films in place. As always, the Festival pulls its selections from current releases that are hits with Jewish film festivals throughout the world. Enjoy four powerful films in the comfort of your own home on four consecutive weekends. “They Ain’t Ready for Me” opens the Festival Feb. 26, 27 and 28. This timely documentary showcases a Black female rabbinical student and rock star, Tamar Manasseh. Tamar sits on a corner in one of the worst areas of Chicago, every day, working to restore family and community values. Festival Members can join us for an exclusive discussion with Tamar and the film’s director on Monday, March 1.
Next up, on March 5, 6 and 7, is “The Crossing,” the story of four children on a journey of survival in December 1942. “Broken Mirrors” on follows March 12, 13 and 14. The acclaimed Israeli actress, Shira Haas, known for her roles in Unorthodox and Shtisel, portrays a teenager overshadowed by her strict father. Closing weekend, March 19, 20 and 21, brings “A Starry Sky Above the Roman Ghetto” to the screen. Enjoy the cinematography of Italy and a fantastic soundtrack in a story that intertwines the past with the present.
The Festival greatly appreciates its film sponsors, who make the festival possible with their support: Kaye Lifestyle Homes, Mondo Uomo Fine Menswear, Premier/Sotheby’s International Realty and Harvey Rosenthal, Friend of the Festival. We are grateful to our business partners, ABG World and Ginsberg Eye, for their support, and to the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, for assistance with advertising. The Festival, this year, will be supporting the Harry Chapin Food Bank in both monetary donation and with a food drive. Subscription sales are now open. For more information and to join the Festival, visit our website at NaplesJewish FilmFestival.org or call 239-434-1818.
For a continuously updated list of events, visit the Community Calendar page at www.jewishnaples.org. 18
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