see. think. feel.

New, award-winning and classic films from Israel and
around the world on-screen all year at the 16th Street J!
 

SAVE THE DATE!

21ST WASHINGTON JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
An Exhibition of International Cinema
December 2-12, 2010

New and award-winning films, special guests, parties and programs

 SEPTEMBER  

DVD Release Party!

YOO-HOO MRS. GOLDBERG
Tuesday, September 14, 8:00 pm

Come celebrate the DVD Release with bonus material not included in the film followed by a discussion with special guests and a party
A lively behind-the-scenes look at making this humorous and captivating film by viewing film clips and extra filmed material. Followed by a party celebrating the new DVD. Discussion following film with special guests director Aviva Kempner and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who appears in the film.  Purchase tickets.

   
 

RACE TO NOWHERE
Monday, September 27, 7:00 pm
Film and discussion with special guest, filmmaker Vicki Abeles

A concerned mother-turned-filmmaker aims her camera at the culture of achievement and pressure to perform that has invaded American schools.  From advanced placement classes to demanding sports teams to an over abundance of extra-curricular activities - even Hebrew School - are we stealing our kids' childhoods?  Purchase Tickets.

   
 OCTOBER  
  Community Cinema Café and
WJFF Year-Round Present

REEL INJUN: ON THE TRAIL OF THE HOLLYWOOD INDIAN
Sunday, October 10, 3-5 pm

Free film and discussion
Reservation strongly recommended

Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond looks at the Hollywood Indian in a century of cinema. Traveling through the heartland of America and into the Canadian North, Diamond looks at how the myth of "the Injun" has influenced the world's understanding — and misunderstanding — of Natives. Click here for more information and reservations.
   

 

Hyman S. & Freda Bernstein Jewish Literary Festival and the WJFF Present

SAYED KASHUA:
FOREVER SCARED
Monday, October 18, 7:30 pm

As an Israeli Arab, award-winning author and screenwriter Sayed Kashua lives and works between two worlds, never feeling he belongs in either. This intimate portrait reveals an artist who pays a heavy price for the choices he makes. Presented with one episode of Arab Labor, the groundbreaking Israeli television series, created and written by Kashua. Tickets available September 15.

 

 

Every year, for 11 days in December, the WASHINGTON JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL brings together over 7,000 people to watch new and award-winning films that explore the great diversity of the Jewish experience. These films from around the world bring to life stories, issues and ideas that open our minds and change our perspectives. The WJFF, started in 1990, is now one of the largest and most respected Jewish film festivals in North America.  The Festival is dedicated to creating dialogues between audiences and filmmakers, actors, scholars and journalists – encounters that enrich and deepen the movie-going experience. WJFF screenings are held in cooperation with many embassies and other organizations at the Washington DCJCC and venues throughout the DC-metro area.

WJFF Year-Round is the year-round repertory arm of the Washington Jewish Film Festival exhibiting entertaining and thought-provoking features, documentaries and shorts from around the world every month at the Aaron & Cecile Goldman Theater. Most screenings are accompanied by interesting speakers including filmmakers and scholars, stimulating discussions or dynamic live performances.

Ticket Info

$10; Discounted Members/Student/Senior Price $9 unless otherwise noted

Washington DCJCC
Aaron & Cecile Goldman Theater
1529 16th Street NW 
Washington, DC 20036
(Corner of 16th & Q St., NW) 

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Contact

Susan Barocas
Director, Washington Jewish Film Festival and The Screening Room
(202) 777-3248