December 28, 2012
The Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival continues its 32nd Season with its acclaimed Documentaries & Dialogue Series, screening documentary films from the UK, Israel, Austria, Germany and the United States. Five Philadelphia premiere screenings will highlight the best of independent Jewish Documentary Cinema today starting with a special Opening Night, Monday, January 7, at 7:30 p.m. [...]
Read more»November 8, 2012
[Evenings in Philadelphia are always action-packed, and we want to help you cherry-pick from all the events and activities going on. On certain days that promise particularly bustling evenings, we round up our selections for the most can't-miss pursuits with which to fill your schedule. See you out there!] Thursdays in Philadelphia never leave you [...]
Read more»October 30, 2012
The Gershman’s Y’s Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival has a long history of presenting provocative films about the human condition, and this year they’ve really stepped up their game, with an exceptionally strong bill of fare. This colorful cinematic fall festival kicks off on Saturday, November 3. Its slate includes the Philadelphia premiere of several films [...]
Read more»March 14, 2012
The Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival is going 3D! The PFJJ presents their 15th Annual New Filmmakers Weekend on March 17–19, including the festival’s first-ever 3D film screening. The movie is The Rabbi’s Cat, and it also happens to be the national debut of the film. The New Filmmakers Weekend offers first-time filmmakers an opportunity to [...]
Read more»January 3, 2012
The fall portion of the Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival ran November 5-19, and it was a huge success. But the festival includes another component, the popular Documentary & Dialogue series, which is taking place for five consecutive Monday evenings from January 9–February 6. This year the series, which screens independent documentaries from all over the [...]
Read more»October 31, 2011
Drama, romance, suspense and true-life stories are all part of the lineup for the Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival, running November 5-19. This popular annual event brings in an international array of independent films that explore Jewish values, history and culture. Selections for the fall line-up include the opening night’s My Best Enemy (Mein Bester Feind) [...]
Read more»January 7, 2011
The Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival takes place at the Gershman Y from January 10th to March 27th. Embarking on its 30th anniversary season, the critically acclaimed festival is the second longest running series of its kind in the country. This year’s theme, “30 Films, 30 Years,” celebrates the rich cultural legacy of Jewish cinema. Topics [...]
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