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The 2016 Washington Jewish Film Festival kicks off next Wednesday, January 24 with the Opening Night screening of Baba Joon! Get tickets to the largest DC Jewish cultural event of the year before they’re gone.
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OPENING NIGHT BABA JOON Israel’s submission for the Best Foreign Language Film Academy Award® is a tender tale of a generational divide and immigrant experience. Opening Night Party, with Director Yuval Delshad, will be held at the Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza immediately following the screening. Catering by Provisions. |
WJFF VISIONARY AWARD AVALON An evocative, nostalgic film that celebrates the virtues of family life, Avalon begins with Jewish immigrant Sam Krichinsky (beautifully portrayed by Armin Mueller-Stahl) arriving in America on July 4th. The 2016 WJFF Visionary Award recepient is Armin Mueller-Stahl, who joins us for a special extended Q&A after the film. |
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SPOTLIGHT COMPARED TO WHAT? A polarizing, revolutionary, effective and a most-singular figure in American politics, Barney Frank shaped the debate around progressive values and gay rights in the US Congress for over 40 years. Both screenings followed by a discussion with Barney Frank, husband Jim Ready, and filmmakers Sheila Canavan and Michael Chandler. |
SPOTLIGHT GARY LUCAS’ FLEISCHEREI And now, for something different! Celebrating the release of the titular album–on Silver Spring based label Cuneiform–legendary guitarist Gary Lucas joins forces with Tony®- nominated singer and actress Sarah Stiles (Avenue Q, Hand to God) for a loving musical tribute to the swinging, jazzy soundtracks that adorned master animator Max Fleischer’s surreal, wacky and Yiddish-inflected Betty Boop and Popeye cartoons of the 1930’s. |
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COMMUNITY EDUCATION DAY ON ARAB CITIZENS OF ISRAEL WOMEN IN SINK Kicked off with the incisive documentary, Women in Sink, the Community Education Day on Arab Citizens of Israel will feature a panel discussion between two leading shared society advocates from Israel, Reem Younis and Tziona Koenig-Yair. |
SPOTLIGHT STORY DISTRICT PRESENTS Take a screen-break and join Story District for its return to the DCJCC with another live performance of heartfelt and hilarious true stories. With fresh perspectives on the tug-of-war that persists between faith and identity in contemporary society, these expertly-crafted narratives complement our Rated LGBTQ sidebar. |
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THE HAPPIEST HOUR Join WJFF staff and volunteers for drinks, giveaways, games, trailers and film clips. The drinks and specially-discounted festival tickets (available that night only) will be cheap, and the people will be golden. Help us get pumped for our biggest festival yet, kicking off WJFF 26 in style! |
FESTIVAL GUESTS In addition to a groundbreaking film lineup, the Festival will host talkbacks and panel discussions with over 50 domestic and international filmmaker guests including Yuval Delshad, Armin Mueller-Stahl, and Natalie Portman. Take a look at the full guest list. |
JDATE & WJFF WJFF and JDate join forces for a movie and cocktails! Join us for our Bethesda Row screening of Wedding Doll on March 1st. After the film, stroll over to Lebanese Taverna for some happy hour cocktails and food with fellow singles.
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