15 SCREENINGS OF EIGHT GREAT NEW FILMS!
Milman-Kover
MARCH 8-16, 2015
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Milman-Kover Jewish Film Festival to feature extraordinary films, unique events and celebrity guests! By Roz Goldberg, Jewish Film Festival Chair t’s that time again, Jewish film fans! During the Milman-Kover Jewish Film Festival, Sunday, March 8 through Monday, March 16, The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee will proudly present eight outstanding new films that explore, record and celebrate Jewish life and experience. Each film was carefully chosen for its quality and diversity – and for its ability to excite, delight, enlighten, provoke and move viewers to tears or laughter. You will not want to miss this 6th annual celebration of all films Jewish! Special guests and events: Opening Night, Sunday March 8, 6:30 p.m.: We are thrilled to announce that the one-and-only Theodore Bikel will be joining us at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota in connection with the Southwest Florida premiere of his new documentary, Theodore Bikel Theodore Bikel: In the Shoes of Sholom Aleichem. (See page 2A for more information about the film.) Mr. Bikel will introduce the film, answer questions from the audience afterward, and even inspire us
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with a few songs. After the screening, audience members are invited to an elegant dessert reception. Sunday, March 15: At noon, we will show The Sturgeon Queens, a “delectable” documentary about the most famous appetizing store in the world, Russ and Daughters, a culinary staple on New York’s Lower East Side for 100 years. (See page 2A for more information about the film.) After the 52-minute screening, we will serve a Real Russ and Daughters Brunch, with nova, sable, herring, whitefish and all the trimmings – including rugelach and babka – direct from Russ and Daughters in New York! Seating will be first-come, first-served, and may be limited. We are seeking a larger venue so we can accommodate all ticket holders. Please note:
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