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9-23 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 2019 FALL FALL GERSHMAN PHILADELPHIA JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL GERSHMAN PHILADELPHIA JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL THANK YOU TO OUR GPJFF BENEFACTOR ELAINE LEVITT TABLE OF CONTENTS AND LINDY CINEMONDAYS BENEFACTOR GPJFF Series 1 GPJFF Sponsors 3 ELAINE LINDY Festival Plus! 5 Calendar-at-a-Glance 13 Fall Fest Guide 15 Jewish New Media Fest 45 Tickets & Passes 47 Seating Information 48 Film Venues & Receptions 49 YOUR GENEROSITY SUPPORTS GPJFF IN Who We Are 52 ITS MISSION TO CREATE CONNECTION AND GPJFF Sponsor Ads 51 Giving Tuesday 61 COMMUNITY THROUGH JEWISH CINEMA. Lindy CineMondays Save-the-Date 62 GPJFF Sponsor Benefits 63 Cover Image: MY POLISH WEDDING AUDIENCE GUIDE ONGOING GPJFF SERIES NEW GPJFF SERIES TO GPJFF SERIES From Page to Screen Road Tripping with GPJFF Some of the best films and TV series ever Great road trip movies are memorable not Welcome to the 39th edition of the Gershman Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival produced were adapted from novels and short just for the stories we see played out on stories. In this biannual series, weÕll explore screen but for the distinct spirit of place — PhiladelphiaÕs first film festival and one of the longest-running Jewish a seminal work from one iconic and one and time they impart to their audiences. film festivals in the world. Since the festivalÕs founding nearly four decades contemporary Jewish writer and learn how Encompassing a wide range of genres Ñ ago, GPJFF has grown from Òsignature programÓ of a thriving Jewish arts their stories are transformed from page to from slapstick comedies and prestige dramas & culture organization to operating as an independent film non-profit. With screen. to dystopic sci-fi Ñ at the heart of these new year-round programs (Festival Plus!), its annual two-week celebration of relatable films is the desire for self-discovery From the Vaults Jewish cinema in November (Fall Fest), and its six-week Monday night series and human connection. In this quarterly series, classic, influential showcasing the hottest Jewish films hitting the festival circuit in the spring films are presented on nostalgic 35mm with RuthÕs Reels & ArchieÕs Archives: (Lindy CineMondays), GPJFF is PhiladelphiaÕs center for international Jewish introductions by distinguished critics and From the Vaults cinema. scholars. Riveting cinema + illuminating As co-founders of the Philadelphia Jewish conversation for advance cinephiles and movie Film Festival and lifelong students of New this season is the Jewish New Media Fest — the nationÕs first festival buffs alike. cinema, Ruth and Archie Perlmutter's solely dedicated to exploring Jewish stories created and distributed profound appreciation for cinema continues New Perspectives in Holocaust Cinema to transcend generations and inspire through digital platforms. Whether weÕre ready to admit it or not, new and GPJFF recognizes the unique role film plays Philadelphia's film community. For over emerging media has become the fastest-growing form of story creation and in maintaining the memory of the Holocaust three decades, in linking their two greatest communication throughout the world. Just think of all the podcasts weÕre and educating new generations about the passions Ñ Yiddishkeit and movies Ñ Ruth dangers of anti-Semitism. Each season, this addicted to these days or how many binge-worthy Netflix shows got their big and Archie brought people together to share moving and thought-provoking series presents break as web series on YouTube. Mark your calendars — this two-day festival and celebrate Jewish stories. In this brand four new films that represent current trends will take place on December 7th and 8th at the National Museum of American new series, Ruth honors the memory of her or perspectives in contemporary Holocaust late husband by sharing one lost gem of Jewish History (page 45). cinema. repertory cinema (never shown at GPJFF) Silent Films with Live Scores and one film from GPJFF's 39-year archive. To honor Jewish cinemaÕs rich heritage, SIGNATURE GPJFF SERIES Laughing Through the Tears: Holocaust GPJFF showcases one silent era masterpiece Memory in Cinema FALL FEST enhanced by live musical accompaniment each Third-generation Holocaust survivors use film GPJFFÕs annual two-week presentation of the festival season. as a way to understand and commemorate best Jewish cinema from around the world. Sneak Peeks their grandparentsÕ experiences during the LINDY CINEMONDAYS Throughout the year, GPJFF discovers films Shoah. For families in which a veil of silence Each spring, outstanding new Jewish cinema that are too good or important to pass up. We regarding Holocaust memory endures, hits the festival circuit. GPJFFÕs answer to not never know when or where weÕll come across cinema has offered a pathway to connection forsaking festivalgoers the opportunity to see these special films, but when we do, our main and healing. As the new custodians of these brand new award-winning Jewish films objective is to share them with our festival cultural memory about the Holocaust, these is Lindy CineMondays. For six consecutive community. Sneak Peeks offer Philadelphia filmmakers often use humor to navigate Monday nights each spring, filmgoers film lovers a chance to see these extraordinary challenging and emotional terrain, in turn can count on seeing the most exciting, films on the big screen before they are making their stories universally accessible. memorable, and critically-acclaimed Jewish released commercially or are through their festival runs. Outside the Box films, handpicked from the worldÕs most GPJFFÕs Outside the Box explores movies prestigious international film festivals. whose characters and film subjects refuse to fit the mold. In departing from the mainstream and doing things their way, these badass nonconformists are fascinating to watch on screen. To capture their spirit and honor their individuality, filmmakers experiment with shooting techniques, language, and story structure. 1 | For tickets and full lineup of speakers and special guests, please visit PJFF.ORG. PJFF.ORG | 215-545-4400 | 2 GPJFF39 SPONSORS GPJFF39 SPONSORS GPJFF BENEFACTOR Pam and Tony Schneider FRIEND CORPORATE SIGNATURE Elaine Levitt Helen and Jordan Schwartz Anonymous Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Francine Tabas Barbra Berley-Mellits & Bart Mellits University of Pennsylvania Cinema PRESENTING Nancy and Stuart Weiss Marvin Black and Media Studies Elaine Lindy Joseph and Rene Zuritsky Sivy Blume The Camp Experts and CORPORATE EVENT CHAI SOCIETY SILVER Teen Summers Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP, The Lindy Family in Beloved Memory Harold Berger Barbara and Hal Cobert Julie Meyers and David Piver of Annabel and Phil Lindy Marcia Bronstein and Eric Salmansohn Julie Curson Nadine Liez-Weiner and Bart Weiner CORPORATE MITZVAH Bolden Lipkin PC Rosa and Albert Esquenazi Michael and Ellen Singer Coleman Abington Weight Management Center PLATINUM Terri N. Gelberg Art and Lynne Ellis and Abington Endocrinology Associates Phyllis and Howard Fischer Robert Gelsher Marjorie and Jeffrey Honickman Ruth Perlmutter Jane Greenspan OFFICIAL HOTEL SPONSOR Howard and Jane Jacobs Smukler-Lasch Lead Trust Rachel A. Gross and H.P. Baker DoubleTree by Hilton Jan and Alan Kanoff Ruthie Levikoff DIAMOND Susan and Leonard Klehr Dr. Marcia Sachs Littell OFFICIAL LIQUOR SPONSOR David and Hallee Adelman Joanne and Alexander Klein Debra Malinics Cooper Wine & Spirits Mickey and Barbara Black Harriet Potashnick Samuel Olshin in Memory of Jacob Cohen and Sarah Waxman Richard and Beth Probinsky Irving Olshin, MD OFFICIAL VENUE SPONSOR The Joseph and Marie Field Fund Nathan and Mary Relles Catherine and Michael Radbill National Museum of American Steve and Betsy Filton Lyn M. Ross Dr. Eva Ray Jewish History Amy and Richard Oller Harry Roth Dr. Bernard Rothman and GPJFF39 DESIGNER Larry and Cindy Rappoport Marcia and Ron Rubin Mrs. Toby Meyer Denise Avayou, Avayou Design Harriet and Larry Weiss Julie and Jordan Savitch Mimi Schneirov Rebecca and Ed Schulman Jerry S. Silverman GOLD Ellen Schwartz and Jeremy Siegel Sharon and Kenn Spinrad Susanna Lachs and Dean Adler Irene and Fred Shabel Joan Tishgart Fran Freedman Blum Stacey Spector and Ira Brind Robert and Marlyn Vogel Nancy and David Colman Laura and Richard Steel Laurie Wagman Harris and Debra Devor Iris and Shlomo Drechsler BRONZE Debra Felman and David Warshal Sheila and Edward Chacker Jan Felman and Harvey Schwartz Philanthropic Fund Judith Finkel, Ph.D. Ñ NMAJH Elaine and Jim Culbertson Internship Program Marilyn Deutsch Debbie and Bob Fleischman Arlene Fickler Sarita and Morris Gocial Dr. Arlene Goldman Jane and Joe Goldblum Caryn Feuer Liss Judith and Joel Golden Joseph M. Manko Sr. Libby S. Harwitz and Burton Blender Debbie and Michael Pollack Edward and Susan Hoffman Rachel and Moshe Porat Lynne and Harold Honickman Caro and Bob Rock Julie and Richard Jaffe Alan Sandman Mary and Stuart Kahn Brinker, Simpson & Co., LLC Ñ Daniel and Cathy Kaufman Cathy Seiler, Partner Ellyn and Seth Lehr Rita D. Siegle Howard Pack David and Helen Pudlin Patricia Saddier-Dana Sherrie R. Savett 3 | For tickets and full lineup of speakers and special guests, please visit PJFF.ORG. PJFF.ORG | 215-545-4400 | 4 FESTIVAL + PLUS! Get fired up for GPJFFÕs Annual Fall Fest and Lindy CineMondays series with Festival Plus! Featuring indie sleeper hits, classic and repertory cinema, genre flicks, and sneak peeks of the most talked-about films hitting the festival circuit, Festival Plus! keeps audiences connected to the best