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Moses Ezekiel: Portrait of a Lost ArtistWhere: Regal Hollywood 11 (1993 Main St., Sarasota)
When: Monday March 3, 2025, 12:30pm & Tuesday March 4,2025, 7:00pm
Documentary
50 Minutes
English
Moses Ezekiel (1844-1917) was a world-famous American sculptor, who had been born and raised in a large Jewish family in Richmond, Virginia. Before becoming an artist, he was the first Jewish cadet to be enrolled at the Virginia Military Institute and as such faced some unusual situations, such as having to secure permission from the Board of Governors to visit his family for Passover. He was among a class of cadets who fought for the Confederacy in the 1864 Battle of New Market during the U.S. Civil War. After graduation he studied anatomy at the Medical College of Virginia, adding dramatic realism to his sculptures. Ezekiel died in Rome in 1917 and was interred at the foot of his work, the Confederate Memorial, in Arlington National Cemetery. This documentary film tells Ezekiel's story, while also focusing on the modern-day debate over the presence of Confederate statues and monuments in the United States, including those made by Ezekiel. | |
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Welcome to YiddishlandWhere: Regal Hollywood 11 (1993 Main St., Sarasota)
When: Monday, March 3, 2025, 3:30pm & Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 12:30pm
Documentary
95 Minutes
English/Yiddish w/ subtitles
A feature-length documentary about the progressive artists spearheading a global cultural renaissance of the endangered Yiddish language; by creating new art in an ancient language that speaks to our times. Welcome to Yiddishland offers an upbeat, witty and timely exploration of a global community of artists who are rediscovering and revitalizing the endangered Yiddish language. From Melbourne to Berlin, New York to Haifa, meet a diverse array of individuals who find solace, identity and inspiration in Yiddish language and culture.
Awards
Nominated: Documentary Australia Award, Sydney Film Festival 2024 | |
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Between the Stone and the FlowerWhere: Regal Hollywood 11 (1993 Main St., Sarasota)
When: Monday, March 3,2025, 7:00pm & Thursday, March 6, 2025, 12:30pm
Documentary
69 Minutes
Spanish and English w/ subtitles
Genie Milgrom spent decades searching for her Jewish heritage. Born in Havana, Cuba and raised in Miami Genie was schooled from grade school through college in the Roman Catholic religion. She had a deep-rooted feeling of not belonging to the Spanish Catholic environment she grew up in. Resulting from her research, Genie becomes firmly convinced that centuries before, her family was Jewish from the Iberian Peninsula. When she decides to convert to Orthodox Judaism, it causes a major shift in her family. With her husband, an Ashkenazi Jew with Romanian origins, Genie reaches the truth about her family and its history.
Awards
Nominee: Best Inspirational Film, Faith In Film 2024
Winner: Best Documentary, Religion/Faith Award, Documentaries Without Boarders International Film Festival 2024
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The Glory of LifeWhere: Regal Hollywood 11 (1993 Main St., Sarasota)
When: Monday, March 3, 2025, 12:30pm & Thursday, March 6, 2025, 3:30pm
Drama/Romance
98 Minutes
German w/ subtitles
The Glory of Life profiles the last year in Franz Kafka's life and its surprising love story. The power of love makes this the happiest time of his life. Kafka suffers from tuberculosis and is dependent on his overbearing family. In July 1923, Franz Kafka is convalescing on the Baltic Sea coast when he meets Dora Diamant and falls in love. Franz's health deteriorates rapidly, they travel to a sanatorium in Austria. Set over the last year of Kafka's life, the tale of Franz and Dora's fragile time together in Germany juxtaposes the excitement and vitality of Weimar Berlin with Kafka's indecision and failing health. Mediated through letters, telegraphs, and the telephone, Michael Kumpfmüller captures the exhilaration of modernity, and the essence of a friendship nourished by communication.
Awards
Nominated: Best Costume Design German Film awards 2024
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Running on SandWhere: Regal Hollywood 11 (1993 Main St., Sarasota)
When: Monday, March 3, 2025, 3:30pm & Thursday, March 6, 2025, 12:30pm
Drama
104 Minutes
Hebrew w/subtitles
Aumari, a young Eritrean refugee who lives in Israel, is caught by the immigration police, and deported. While in the airport, he manages to escape at the last minute and runs straight into the hands of Maccabi Netanya's football fans. He is mistaken for the new Nigerian striker soccer player who was enroute to Israel to help save the struggling team. With no prior soccer experience, Aumari plays along and somehow manages to reinvigorate the floundering soccer club. His survival depends on the success of the team. When his ruse is discovered, and he is forced to become a refugee again, will someone stand by his side, and will he manage, for the first time in his life, to stop running?
Awards
Winner: Best of Fest Audience Award, Palm Springs International Film Festival 2024
Winner: audience Award, Boca International Film Festival 2024
Winner: Best Film, Israeli Jewish Film Festival 2024
Winner: Best Debut film and Best Screenplay, Haifa International Film Festival 2023 | |
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Bella!Where: Regal Hollywood 11 (1993 Main St., Sarasota)
When: Monday, March 3, 2025, 7:00pm & Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 12:30pm
Documentary
102 Minutes
English
Before female leaders like Kamela Harris and Nancy Pelosi, Bella Abzug blazed a path for them to follow. In 1970, when the United States was ruled by men, Bella Abzug challenged the status quo, running a successful campaign starting in the streets of New Youk and ending in the halls of Congress. With her trademark hat and Bronx swagger, Bella entered Congress with an agenda, fighting for equality for women, the LGBTQ community and trailblazing a path for leadership that reflected the broad diversity of the country. The most recognizable woman in politics also became the target of a Washington establishment resistant to change. Using never-before-seen home movies, audio, and newly discovered news footage, Bella! delves into a colorful and gritty era where one woman sacrificed her own political ambitions for future generations of female leadership.
Awards
Nominated: Best documentary Screenplay, Writer’s Guild of America 2024
Winner: Ken Burns Prize for Film 2024
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All About the LevkovichesWhere: Regal Hollywood 11 (1993 Main St., Sarasota)
When: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 12:30pm & Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 3:30pm
Drama
85 Minutes
Hungarian/Hebrew w/ subtitles
A generous and stubborn elderly boxing coach, Tamas, gets along with everyone except his own son. They have not spoken since the son, Ivan moved to Israel and became religious in an Orthodox community. They are reunited due to the unexpected and untimely death of his wife, Zsuzsa. Tamas agrees that Ivan can sit Shiva with him on the condition that his grandson, Ariel comes too. The two men embark on a reflective journey that resurfaces past conflicts as they reconcile while helping Arial deal with his grief and obsession that his grandmother’s spirit is still in the house.
Awards
Nominated: Cleveland International Film Festival 2024
Nominated: International Competition Sofia International Film Festival 2024
Winner: Best Film, FIPRESCI Prize 2024 | |
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Bad ShabbosWhere: Regal Hollywood 11 (1993 Main St., Sarasota)
When: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 3:30pm & Thursday, March 6, 2025, 7:00pm
Comedy
84 Minutes
English
An engaged interfaith couple are about to have their parents meet for the first time over a Shabbat dinner when an accidental death gets in the way. Two couples, Abby & Benjamin, and David and his currently converting to Judaism fiancé Meg arrive at
Abby and David’s family home for a special Shabbot dinner. to David’s Jewish parents will be meeting Meg’s Catholic, Midwestern parents for the first time. An accidental death threatens to unravel the evening. During this atypical Shabbot dinner, things take a turn for the worse. While trying to conceal a dead body in the bathroom deep-rooted traditions are creatively exploited as new ones are created. Kyra Sedgwick stars.
Awards
Winner: Narrative, Tribeca Film Festival | |
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06:30Where: Regal Hollywood 11 (1993 Main St., Sarasota)
When: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 12:30pm & Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 7:00pm
Documentary
65 Minutes
Hebrew w/ Subtitles
Hear testimonies of the harrowing events that took place on October 7th. Taken only a week after the attacks, 06:30 features the firsthand points of view of survivors from seven different attack sites including the Nova Music Festival. The survivors share their experiences during the long hours of the terrorist attacks. Many ran to safety, some fought back, and others were part of the rescue teams who saved lives in the field. Each story is told uniquely through the creative use of miniature models and animations. This nuanced approach conveys the horror of the day without explicitly or graphically showing it. The effect is extremely impactful. | |
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Air WarWhere: Regal Hollywood 11 (1993 Main St., Sarasota)
When: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 3:30pm & Thursday, March 6, 2025, 7:00pm
Drama
106 Minutes
Hebrew w/subtitles
Compared to an Israeli version of Top Gun, a rivalry between two charismatic Israeli fighter pilots reaches breaking point on the eve of the 1967 six-day war. After single handedly shooting down six Egyptian Migs in aerial combat, a young, brash lieutenant is rewarded by being assigned to take over command of a fighter squadron. The methodical and more disciplined squad’s second in command, clashes with the new leader and his inexperience and domineering ways. The ongoing power struggle between the two leaders is affecting the performance and conduct of the squadron. As their country's existence hangs by a thread, the two men must learn to work together, uniting their squadron. It is only then that they are ready to lead their soldiers to victory. | |
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Diane Warren: RelentlessWhere: Regal Hollywood 11 (1993 Main St., Sarasota)
When: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 7:00pm & Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 3:30pm
Documentary
91 Minutes
English
Diane Warren, a prolific songwriter with an unparalleled track record of writing mega-hits for industry giants, emerges as a force to be reckoned with in Diane Warren: Relentless. Boasting 15 Academy Award nominations, an Honorary Oscar along with Grammy, Emmy, and Golden Globe Awards, Diane has etched her name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame and is responsible for the soundtrack of our lives. In this intimate documentary, filled with Diane’s signature humor, audiences get a rarely seen glimpse into Diane’s life and underdog journey to where she is today. Diane Warren has written for a diverse range of iconic artists, including Beyonce, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Celine Dion, Enrique Iglesias, Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Reba McEntire, and Whitney Houston.
Awards
Nominated: Best Music Documentary Feature, Nashville Film Festival 2024
Nominated: Audience Award, SXSW Film Festival 2024
Disclaimer: This film contains strong language and may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised. | |
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Turn Left at the End of The World (Remastered)Where: Regal Hollywood 11 (1993 Main St., Sarasota)
When: Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 7:00pm & Thursday, March 6, 2025, 3:30pm
Drama/Romance
110 Minutes
French w/subtitles
As a family from India moves into a desert neighborhood in Southern Israel in the 1960's, the family's eldest, beautiful daughter discovers friendship with the lovely local French girl as they explore the trials and tribulations of growing into womanhood. The film also explores the hardships and surprises that come with the integration of multiple families from different ethnic backgrounds and their struggle with immigration and prejudice and how they learn not only to exist in the same space, but to thrive.
Awards
Nominated: Best Sound, Best Cinematography, Best Supporting Actress, Israeli Film Academy
Winner: Best Costume Design, Best Art Direction, Israeli Film Academy | |
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