Charleston Jewish FilmFest

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The Charleston Jewish FilmFest and Terrace Theater present a weekend of award  winning Jewish films!  Scroll down past descriptions to purchase passes or individual advance tickets. 

Rabbi on the Block 

Meet Tamar Manasseh, the charismatic rabbi from the south side of Chicago in this powerful documentary. She takes religion out of the synagogue and into the streets. 

RABBI MANASSEH AND DIRECTOR BRAD ROTHSCHILD JOIN US IN PERSON AFTER THE FILM

Less than Kosher 

Viv feels little connection to religion. When she lands a job as a substitute Cantor at her family's synagogue, a wild ride of illicit affairs, drug trips, family drama, and self-discovery ensues.

Remembering Gene Wilder

This gem of a documentary features movie clips, stories and interviews with Wilder's family, collaborators and loves. Beautifully directed! 

PROFESSOR JOHN BRUNS SHARES INSIGHT AFTER THE FILM

The Monkey House

The Monkey House A once successful novelist launches a scam  to revive his fading career. He recruits a reckless actress and trains her to assume the somber identity of a Masters Degree student. 

DISCUSSION WITH PROFESSOR EZRA CAPPELL FOLLOWS THE SCREENING 

No Name Restaurant

Ultra-Orthodox Ben must rescue Alexandria, Egypt's dwindling Jewish community, but finds himself marooned in the Sinai Desert with an Arab nomad in this heartwarming, culture-clash odyssey.

More information at facebook.com/CharlestonJewishFilmfest or contact sbrettfilm@gmail.com