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The Charlotte Jewish News - February 2008 - Page 13 The 2008 Charlotte Jewish Film Festival Illuminating Global Jewish Experiences Through Film Calling all film lovers. Mark your calendars for the Fourth Annual Charlotte Jewish Film Festival, March 1-8. Nine screen ings will be presented — dramas, documentaries and comedies — in which Jewish life in all its com plex variety will be displayed. This year’s slate of movies were chosen with the broader human experience in mind and encom pass many themes that are univer sal to people of all faiths and walks of life. Don’t miss out...these wonderful movies are not otherwise being screened in Charlotte. So grab a friend and a bucket of popcorn and treat your self to an evening (or afternoon) of quality entertainment. Go to www.charlottejewishfilm.com for more information and to purchase tickets. See you at the movies. The internationally acclaimed winner of four Israeli Academy Awards depicts the difficulties faced by foreign workers smug gled into Israel living on the fringes of society. At the core of this powerful and provocative film is Franco, a conflicted ex-cop reduced to human trafficking of Soviet women, who is touched by a deepening relationship with Jana, a Ukranian woman trying to earn money for her daughter back home. Rated R. Under 18 not admitted due to adult content. Price: $18 (includes lavish dessert reception) Jewish Brigade during WWII. Price: $12 Jnterfaith Evening of Film and Panel Discussion Tuesday, March 4 Sponsored by Temple Beth El and Mecklenburg Ministries Location: Temple Beth El Time: 7:30 PM Film: God and Allah Need to Talk: A Film for Healing and Reconciliation Filmmaker: Ruth Broyde-Sharon Language: English This film has been hailed as a must-see interfaith film, an encounter that inspires and unites god and ALLAH need to talk by Ruth Broyd«-Sharone people of all ages, religions and cultures. After the film. Dr. Maria Hanlin of Mecklenburg Ministries will facilitate a panel discussion. Price: Free. No tickets required. (Continued on page 27) Pre-Festival Screening Tuesday, February 26 Sponsored by the Mint Museum of Art Location: Mint Museum of Art Time: 7:00 PM Film: Rape of Europa Directors: Bonnie Cohen. Richard Berge, Nicole Newnham Language: English This powerful documentary chronicles the systematic looting and destruction of Europe’s artis tic treasures under the Nazis, as well as their miraculous survival through the heroic efforts of art historians and curators across America and Europe. Price: Free. No tickets needed. Seating is lim ited. The Museum is also open and free to all filmgoers prior to the screening. Opening Night and Dessert Reception Saturday, March I Sponsored by the Charlotte Chapter of Hadassah Location: Ballantyne Village Theatre Time: 7:30 PM dessert reception,. 8:15 PM screening Film: What a Wonderful Place (Eize Makom Nifla) Writer and Director Eyal Halfon will be in attendance and speak about the film Language: Hebrew and Russian with subtitles Sunday Matinee, March 2 Location: Levine Jewish Community Center Time: 2:00 PM Film: Toots Director: Kristi Jacobson Language: English Toots Shor was many things — friend to the famous, crook to the Feds, father, brother and gambler — but above all, he was owner of America’s greatest saloon. Directed by his granddaughter, Toots is a provocative and loving portrait of the man who became unlikely den-mother to the heroes of America’s Golden Age. Price: $8 Sunday Evening, ^ v March 2 ' J \ Location: Levine Jewish Community ^S Center chaklotte Time: 7:00 PM ''— Film: Souvenirs Filmmakers: Shahar Cohen, Halil Efrat Language: Hebrew with subtitles A charming and touching story of a father-son journey in search of the flesh and blood “souvenirs” the father may have left behind with local girls in Amsterdam while serving in the legendary r You’ll Have Warm Heat At r Your House Tonight!® ^ Dewey Jenkins, Owner “Use these coupons with my compliments any time you need service.” 704-357-0484 Safety Check Catch a small problem before it becomes a large one. Save on heating bills. Here’s What You Get • Check Flame Rollout ♦ Check For Gas Leaks • Check Carbon Monoxide • Check For Overheating • Check Thermostat • Check Fan Motor • Check Air Filters ♦ Check Safety Controls 704-357-0484 May not be combined wKh other offers. Coupon must be presented at time of service, ^20 OFF Any Repair Air Conditioners • Heat Pumps • Furnaces We Service All Brands 704-357-0484 May not be combined with other offers. Coupon must be presented at time of service.
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