Evento

LIFE IN STILLS, with MUSIC MAN MURRAY (Short - MN Premieres!)

Sunday, March 3 at 2pm

MUSIC MAN MURRAY (Short Film) - Minnesota Premiere!
This delightful short documentary reveals how 90+ year-old Murray Gershenz collected over 400,000 albums, making his Hollywood store one of the largest music libraries in the world.

*Directed by Richard Parks
*USA, 2011
*22 minutes
*English

followed directly by

LIFE IN STILLS (Feature) - Minnesota Premiere!
At the age of 96, Miriam Weissenstein never imagined that she would be facing a new chapter in her life. But when "The Pri-Or Photo House" her late husband Rudi's life's work was destined for demolition, even this opinionated and uncompromising woman knew she needed help. A special relationship is forged between Miriam and her grandson, Ben, as they join forces to save the shop and its nearly one million negatives that document Israel's defining moments. Despite the generation gap and many conflicts, Ben and Miriam embark on a heart-wrenching journey, comprising many humorous and touching moments a journey that requires a lot of love, courage, and compassion.

*Directed by Tamar Tal
*Israel-Germany, 2011
*60 minutes
*Hebrew & German with English Subtitles

LIFE IN STILLS is being screened with the accompanying internationally travelling exhibit of the photography of Rudi Weissenstein called "Your Fortunate Eyes". This and the work of locally recognized photographer Ann Ginsburgh Hofkin will be exhibition from February 5 through March 18.

Recommended for ages 10 and up.

Tickets:
$10 General Public
$8 JCC members, Film Society members, Walker Art Center members, students and seniors

ALL TICKETS ARE WILL-CALL and will be held at the box office under your name for pick up right before the film.

For more information about the Minneapolis Jewish Film Festival, including a full festival line-up and schedule, visit: http://www.sabesjcc.org/film.php.

For directions, please visit www.sabesjcc.org/directions.php

ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.