The 2020 SLO Jewish Film Festival starts Thursday, Jan. 2, and runs through Sunday, Jan. 5, at the Palm Theatre. This annual showcase screens a collection of films that celebrate Jewish life, culture, and community. Each screening features a live interview with its respective filmmaker.
A majority of the scheduled films are documentaries, which include Fiddler: Miracle of Miracles; Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies, and the American Dream; Cuba’s Forgotten Jewels: A Haven in Havana; Operation Wedding; and Latter Day Jew. The festival’s selection also includes narrative short and feature-length films, including The Samuel Project and The Lightning Man.
Visit my805tix.com for the complete schedule and to purchase tickets, which start at $15 per screening. The Palm Theatre is located at 817 Palm St., SLO. Δ
This article appears in Dec 19-29, 2019.