Opening Night: Midas Man
In Person: March 22 at 8 PM
Step back into the Swinging Sixties and witness the electric rise of Brian Epstein, the visionary who catapulted The Beatles from a scrappy Liverpool band into the biggest rock phenomenon of all time. Stay after the film for a ‘60s hits DJ, Dancing + Dessert Party after the film. Grab a drink at the AMC bar.
Brunch + Film: WELCOME TO YIDDISHLAND
In Person: March 23 for Brunch + Film at 9:30 AM
Welcome to the rousing story of the revival of the Yiddish language and its cultural renaissance, following artists from around the world across numerous disciplines as they reignite a dying language and use this mother tongue in music, theater, opera and literature. Brunch + Film tickets and passholders enjoy a delicious spread of homemade Jewish comfort food including egg frittata, local Rachel’s Bagels with fixings and shmear, fruit, and dessert to enjoy in the theater while listening to The KlezKatz! before the film (GF options available). Doors open at 9:30am for brunch. Film at 10:30am included with ticket.
Sephardic Spotlight: THE BLOND BOY FROM THE CASBAH
In Person: March 23 at 1:10 PM
Passionate filmmaker Antoine, fair and Jewish, travels to his birthplace, Algiers, with his young son to present his latest release: an account of his childhood during the Algeria’s civil war in the 1960s. After the film, join the Sephardic coffee chat (echar lashon) reception with coffee, tea, and Sephardic biscochos/cookies.
Friday Matinee (Discount 65+): SHARI & LAMB CHOP
In Person: March 28 at 1 PM
Enter the enchanting world of groundbreaking artist Shari Lewis, whose boundless creativity and timeless joy have left an indelible mark on children’s entertainment with her beloved sock puppet companion, Lamb Chop. Guest: Q&A with Director Lisa D'Apolito. Discounted $10 tickets for seniors age 65+. Coffee, tea, and noshes served. After the film, join Leslie Rubenstein of Endless Opportunities for an extended schmooze + more noshes.
Gay Gezunt! LGBTQ+ Spotlight: SABBATH QUEEN
In Person: March 30 at 6:30 PM
Filmed over 21 years, SABBATH QUEEN follows Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie’s epic journey as the dynastic heir of an unbroken line of 39 generations of Orthodox rabbis stretching back a thousand years. Guest: Q&A with Director Sandi DuBowski. Filmmaker dessert reception.
Closing Night Film + Champagne Toast: BAD SHABBOS
In Person: April 5 at 7:30 PM
Winner of the top audience prize at the Tribeca Film Festival, this darkly hilarious, highly entertaining, one-night-in-New-York story turns a family’s Shabbat dinner into a chaotic whirlwind. Guest: Q&A + Filmmaker reception with Director Daniel Robbins. Join us for an end-of-Shabbat havdallah champagne toast + cheesecake reception
Closing Day Mishpokhe Matinee + Sing-Along: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
In Person: April 6 at 3 PM
Tradition! Join us for the return of a Seattle Jewish Film Festival Closing Film tradition; a family friendly screening of this classic film sing-along—with costume prizes and noshes (bubbies blintzes + borscht). Sing-along to favorites such as “Tradition,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Sunrise Sunset” and “To Life.” *All ages welcome – bring the whole mishpokhe (family)!
