JCC Rochester Jewish film festival
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Sunday, July 13
FIXING THE WORLD
11:00 AM, Little Theatre
John Axness, 1998, 30 min., US, English
When David and Rachel's Grandpa Abe gives a homeless man a job, the children decide they'd like to do their part in tikkun olam - making the world a better place. Their efforts seem futile until Mitzvah Mouse magically transports them back to meet Maimonides (Ed Asner) who explains the value of giving.
JCC Rochester Film Festival
Sunday, July 13
CHILDREN OF THE SUN
1:00 PM, Little Theatre
Children of the first kibbutzim in Israel were born in the early 20th century to youthful parents, full of hope. They have been called "Children of the Sun," because they were considered children of the "Sun of Nations" Revolution in Israel. Born into a utopia, they were they were destined to become "new citizens" for the common good and a life of equality. Featuring rare footage shot at the kibbutzim between 1930 and 1970, and rare recordings ...     MORE »
JCC Rochester Film Festival
Sunday, July 13
JERUSALEM IS PROUD TO PRESENT (Yerushalayim Ge'ah Lehatzi)
4:00 PM, Little Theatre
Unprecedented plans to hold the 2006 World Pride celebrations in Jerusalem are met with dramatic political and religious opposition in JERUSALEM IS PROUD TO PRESENT. This eye-opening and controversial exposé captures the fierce struggle of a nation torn between tradition and transformation. Death threats pour into Open House, Jerusalem's gay and lesbian community center; Jewish, Muslim and Christian leaders band together over concerns...     MORE »
JCC Rochester Jewish Film Festival
OPENING NIGHT! Sunday, July 13
SIXTY SIX
7:00 PM, Dryden Theatre
This riotous British coming-of-age comedy features Helena Bonham Carter, Stephen Rea, and, as the young Londoner Bernie Rubens, newcomer Gregg Sulkin. Bernie just can't wait for his Bar Mitzvah. For once, he figures, he'll finally be the center of attention, and family and friends will have to put distractions aside. But it's the summer of '66, and World Cup fever is mounting. It looks like Bernie's special day will coincide with the ...      MORE »
JCC Rochester Jewish Film Festival