Madison Jewish Film Festival

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Menemsha Films

A man and boy sit on the ground.

A still from the film "Neighbours" (2021).

The Madison Jewish Film Festival launches this weekend with four films from 2020 and 2021. Saturday brings Neighbours, a story of Kurdish children being taught to hate Zionists as well as their own traditions. Sunday will feature Black Flowers, about bonding among Holocaust survivors, with bonus short Commandment 613; Kiss Me Kosher, a story of lovers from clashing cultures; and Tiger Within, another Holocaust survivor story starring the late Ed Asner. Virtual and in-person post-film talkbalks will take place for Saturday's films. Find tickets and more info at jewishmadison.org.

press release: On Oct. 22, join us for the opening night of the Madison Jewish Film Festivals sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Madison. There will be a film screening of Neighbours, followed by a speaker presentation. About the film >

The film festival continues on Sunday, October 23, with three film screenings during the day and talkbacks after some of the screenings.

• 10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Black Flowers (see film details)

• Bonus Short: Also showing Commandment 613 (see film details)
• 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Kiss Me Kosher (see film details)
• 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Tiger Within (see film details)

Ticket Cost: $10 per movie per person / $36 per person for all four movies. Purchase Tickets >

This event is made possible thanks to the generous support provided by the Larry and Marla Frank family.