In the class-obsessed and religiously divided United Kingdom of the early 1920s, two determined young runners train for the 1924 Paris Olympics. Eric Liddell, a devout Christian born to Scottish missionaries in China, sees running as part of his worship of God’s glory and refuses to train or compete on the Sabbath. Harold Abrahams overcomes antisemitism and class bias but neglects his beloved sweetheart, Sybil, in his single-minded quest.

Watch the film on your own before the meetup. It is available to rent on Prime Video, YouTube, Google Play, or AppleTV. 

This discussion will take place via Zoom. Registration is required – the fee to attend is $2.00. You will receive the link to join the Zoom conversation in your registration confirmation email.

In partnership with JCC Greater Boston.

Individual tickets for each film are $10. Films are available to stream from March 14-21. Once you begin to watch, you have 72 hours to complete viewing.

The ability to watch on your TV is not a guarantee. No refunds or exchanges. 

DUDU TASSA & THE KUWAITIS: DON’T BE SO MODEST, YOU AREN’T THAT GREAT!

Dudu Tassa & The Kuwaitis, a unique Jewish-Arab Israeli ensemble, join the legendary band Radiohead to support them on their U.S. tour. They try to win the audience's hearts with almost-forgotten Iraqi music written by Tassa's grandfather and great-uncle a century ago. This film is about the power of music, dreams, and the excitement of the journey. 

This film is available to United States residents only.

HOMEBOYS

Samuel and Isaac are South Sudanese teenage refugees who grew up in Israel but were deported. They now live in Uganda, and dream of making their musical talent known to the world. Amir, an Israeli musician, arrives to help them produce their music and put on an unforgettable show, within their complex reality.

Introduction by the cast and filmmaker of Homeboys included with the purchase of a ticket. 

This film is available to Massachusetts residents only with a valid Massachusetts address in your account.

IN YOUR EYES, I SEE MY COUNTRY

A 2020 Boston Jewish Film Festival Favorite! 

Neta Elkayam and Amit Haï Cohen create music that evokes both their Israeli identities and their Judeo-Moroccan heritage. Through a musical tour of Morocco, the couple attempts to bridge the dissonance in these identities, heal their parents’ wounds of exile, and take in their grandparents’ homeland. With a rich soundtrack of traditional songs,  In Your Eyes, I See My Country tells the story of Moroccan Jewry, of a time when Jews and Muslims lived together, and of what was lost and what lives on. 

Introduction by film subjects Neta Elkayam and Amit Haï Cohen included with the purchase of a ticket. 

This film is available to United States residents only.

ROCK IN THE RED ZONE - 10th Anniversary

A 27th Annual Boston Jewish Film Festival Favorite!

On the edge of the Negev Desert lies Sderot, a city of factory workers and rock musicians – the children of refugees from North Africa and the Middle East who grew up in a transit camp. Despite being pummeled for years by homemade missiles known as Qassams, the people of Sderot persevere. In raucous Moroccan celebrations, they embrace newcomers. In quiet family dinners, they voice their dreams. And in underground bomb shelters, they create music – a unique Sderot sound that has transformed Israeli music by injecting Middle Eastern influences into traditional Western beats. Searching for a story about music, filmmaker Laura Bialis ( Vishniac, BJF 2023) stumbles into a world she never imagined and encounters a creative community that captivates her, leading her to love and ultimately changing her life's course. 

Followed by a pre-recorded conversation with Director Laura Bialis, moderated by BJF Board President Ken Shulman, included with a ticket purchase. 

This film is available to United States residents only.