30th Anniversary Special Event
It is a story about who gets to tell the story. It is about a group of spiritual resistors who risked their lives so that the truth would survive, even if they did not.

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Mr. and Mrs. Adelman

Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 at 7:00 PM

Love and ambition, betrayals and secrets nourish this odyssey of an extraordinary couple, crossing with us small and great history of the last century.

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Love, Gilda

Thursday, November 8th, 2018 at 1:00 PM

These never-before-seen-or-heard footage and journal entries form the narrative spine of the documentary, allowing Gilda to tell her own story – through laughter and sometimes tears.

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93Queen

Friday, November 9th, 2018 at 1:00 PM

The highs and lows as a Hasidic lawyer and mother, attempts to create NYC’s first all female ambulance corps.

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The Cousin

Saturday, November 10th, 2018 at 6:45 PM

Both humorous and explosive, The Cousin is a spirited take on an irrational divide.

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Budapest Noir

Saturday, November 10th, 2018 at 8:45 PM

A hard-boiled reporter investigates a bizarre crime nobody is interested in solving.

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If You’re Hungry, Sing. If You Ache, Laugh.

Sunday, November 11th, 2018 at 1:00 PM

Wry humour and equanimity shape this story of Sam Rechtman’s life in Chelm, Poland.

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An Act of Defiance

Sunday, November 11th, 2018 at 3:30 PM

A nail-biting political thriller and courtroom drama that pays tribute to the legendary figures who fought to end segregation and corruption in South Africa.

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The Last Suit

Sunday, November 11th, 2018 at 6:45 PM

Weighty themes approached with a light reverence, showing how any trip truly worth taking is a trip that will change us.

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The Testament

Sunday, November 11th, 2018 at 8:45 PM

A mystery about a man who is willing to risk everything to discover the truth.

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The Interpreter

Monday, November 12th, 2018 at 1:00 PM

Oscillating between comedy and tragedy, this road movie follows two men as they try to free themselves from unresolved conflicts.

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From Cairo to the Cloud

Monday, November 12th, 2018 at 3:30 PM

In 1896, Solomon Schechter uncovers 900 years worth of manuscripts that revolutionized our understanding of Jewish history.

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Izthak

Monday, November 12th, 2018 at 6:45 PM

As charming and entrancing as the famous violinist himself. A portrait of musical virtuosity seamlessly enclosed in warmth, humor, and love.

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Redemption

Monday, November 12th, 2018 at 8:45 PM

A former rock singer, a man who found religion and made a drastic change in his life, and has left everything behind to become part of the ultra orthodox jewish community, against his will, finds himself getting closer and closer to his past.

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Sammy Davis Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me

Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 at 1:00 PM

An exhilarating documentary charting the life of the legendary, multi-talented performer.

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The Island

Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 at 3:30 PM

An Island of compassion and grace standsin the center of Jerusalem, on the tense line between east and west, opposite the old city walls.

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GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II

Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 at 6:45 PM

The profound and unique story of the 550,000 Jewish men and women who served in World War II.

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Winter Hunt

Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 at 8:45 PM

A taut psychological thriller in which a woman tries to take justice into her own hands.

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Humor Me

Wednesday, November 14th, 2018 at 1:00 PM

Life is a joke worth living. With nothing left to lose, Nate begrudgingly moves in with his widowed father, at his retirement golf community.

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Signs of Life

Wednesday, November 14th, 2018 at 3:30 PM

An autobiography just as much as a portrait of a city and a testimony to the complexity of human trauma.

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Virgins

Wednesday, November 14th, 2018 at 6:45 PM

A fearless girl dreams of packing her bags and heading off to Tel Aviv, to escape her humdrum routine in this coming of age story.

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Etgar Keret: Based on a True Story

Wednesday, November 14th, 2018 at 8:45 PM

Biographical documentary about an amazing storyteller and his ability to find the extraordinary in everyday life.

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Sam Spiegel: Conquering Hollywood

Thursday, November 15th, 2018 at 1:00 PM

The first documentary to examine the colourful career of the last tycoon of Hollywood’s Golden Age.

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The Syrian Patient

Thursday, November 15th, 2018 at 3:30 PM

The untold story of heroism under dire circumstances. Former enemies become partners in the struggle for life.

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Standing Up

Thursday, November 15th, 2018 at 6:45 PM

Three unlikely aspiring comedians risk everything to find their voices on the cutthroat New York stand-up scene.

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Simon and Theodore

Thursday, November 15th, 2018 at 8:45 PM

Two misfits set out on a crazy quest that may lead them toward accepting themselves.

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November 16 -18 • The Norman and Annette Rothstein Theatre

Shorts Program

Friday, November 16th, 2018 at 1:00 PM

Don’t miss this eclectic collection of highly entertaining and thought-provoking shorts from around the world.

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The Museum

Saturday, November 17th, 2018 at 6:45 PM

Not only a microcosm of Israeli society, but also how an institution seeks to both reflect and mold Israeli history and culture.

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Scaffolding

Saturday, November 17th, 2018 at 8:45 PM

Torn between family obligation and personal aspirations, the death of a mentor will change Asher’s life forever.

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Chewdaism: A Taste of Montreal

Sunday, November 18th, 2018 at 1:00 PM

A proverbial taste of Jewish Montreal in an hour-long documentary following Chaim and Lazer of YidLife Crisis fame.

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Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel

Sunday, November 18th, 2018 at 3:30 PM

A stirring story of sports, patriotism and personal growth. Israel’s first time in the World Baseball Classic.

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YidLife Crisis

Sunday, November 18th, 2018 at 7:30 PM

The World Premiere of new Season 3 episodes!

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November 24 & 25 • Kay Meek Arts Centre Studio Theatre

Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel

Saturday, November 24th, 2018 at 6:45 PM

A stirring story of sports, patriotism and personal growth. Israel’s first time in the World Baseball Classic.

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The Cakemaker

Saturday, November 24th, 2018 at 8:45 PM

Director Raul Graizer subtly illustrates the idea that our social, religious and sexual identities are more fluid than fixed.

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The Cousin

Sunday, November 25th, 2018 at 2:00 PM

Both humorous and explosive, The Cousin is a spirited take on an irrational divide.

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The Interpreter

Sunday, November 25th, 2018 at 4:00 PM

Oscillating between comedy and tragedy, this road movie follows two men as they try to free themselves from unresolved conflicts.

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Mr. and Mrs. Adelman

Sunday, November 25th, 2018 at 6:45 PM

Love and ambition, betrayals and secrets nourish this odyssey of an extraordinary couple, crossing with us small and great history of the last century.

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November 26 & 29 and Dec. 2 • The Inlet Theatre

The Cousin

Monday, November 26th, 2018 at 6:45 PM

Both humorous and explosive, The Cousin is a spirited take on an irrational divide.

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The Cakemaker

Monday, November 26th, 2018 at 8:45 PM

Director Raul Graizer subtly illustrates the idea that our social, religious and sexual identities are more fluid than fixed.

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Standing Up

Thursday, November 29th, 2018 at 6:45 PM

Three unlikely aspiring comedians risk everything to find their voices on the cutthroat New York stand-up scene.

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Redemption

Thursday, November 29th, 2018 at 8:45 PM

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Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel

Sunday, December 2nd, 2018 at 4:00 PM

A stirring story of sports, patriotism and personal growth. Israel’s first time in the World Baseball Classic.

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The Last Suit

Sunday, December 2nd, 2018 at 6:45 PM

Weighty themes approached with a light reverence, showing how any trip truly worth taking is a trip that will change us.

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