TBE Film Series

Now in its seventh season, the Israel Film Club has grown into the TBE Film Series.  Showing ground-breaking, award-winning Israeli film and television selections, this season broadens in scope to include other outstanding films with a Jewish as well as Israeli flair.  As always, stay for discussion following the show facilitated by Marty Kress and special guests.

Screenings -- we heard you! All programs now begin at 7:30 PM as in past seasons.  Come at 7:00 PM to schmooze a little; screening begins at 7:30 PM sharp.  Keep watch on the calendar for current details on the film series as selections may change.  Free of charge and open to all.  For further information, contact Marty Kress, Tess Baker, or Greta Fiester, (781) 235-8419 x211.

"Coming to America: The Jewish Immigrant Experience" Series Continues May 17!

 

This spring, we're exploring the Jewish immigrant experience in America with three feature films. On May 17, we screen "Avalon." 

Through the lens of the Krinhinsky family, we follow along as Jewish Polish immigrants seek a better life in Baltimore, Maryland.  With humor, adroitly painting the joys and stresses of success that pull at traditional family relationships, the movie explores assimilation and changing roles in this American life.  By director Barry Levinson, the largely autobiographical story features a marvelous script and strong ensemble cast.  (1990 drama, 128 minutes, rated PG; screens in English and some Yiddish.)

Want to learn more? Click the New York Times Review written by NYT critic Janet Maslin (October 7, 1990).

The TBE Film Series concludes its "Coming to America" series on June 7, 2012.  Our feature film is "Enemies, a Love Story" by director Paul Mazursky. We began the series with "Hester Street" - a film treasure from the Library of Congress.