Broken Branches
Broken Branches is an animated documentary about loss, family and hope. Michal Rechter was only 14 years old when, on the eve of the Second
Broken Branches is an animated documentary about loss, family and hope. Michal Rechter was only 14 years old when, on the eve of the Second
Who knew? Shalom Bollywood tells the tale of the nice Jewish girls who became icons of Indian cinema from the early 20th century to the
Wilfrid Israel’s remarkable story has been nearly lost to history. Before the onset of WWII, Israel owned Berlin’s largest department store and was reportedly one
A fascinating look at the visionary who took underground comics into the mainstream and won a Pulitzer for Maus. Reflecting on childhood memories and his
Racism, Blues music and the power to make a difference drive this intimate, poignant and unlikely documentary. In 1986, harmonica player Adam Gussow asked if
Eight of Israel’s most passionate social activists join with the countries most acclaimed and influential Youtubers to encourage connection across a multitude of boundaries. Playful
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, the Maine Jewish Film Festival is proud to present a film that celebrates the Irish Jewish connection. Estella
Directed by Peabody Award winner Lex Gillespie, “The Mamboniks” tells a surprising, little-known story: how two cultures, Jewish and Latin, met on the dance floor
Concerned about city planning in Maine? Meet Jane Jacobs, whose 1960 book, The Death and Life of Great American Cities sent shockwaves through the architecture and
Nominated for a 2019 Grammy for Best Music Documentary, Itzhak uncovers the story of a polio survivor who became one of classical music’s superstars, while
Gut wrenching and captivating, this film follows three Israeli families, with a member who has been physically or psychologically wounded through combat or terror. It
It is often easier to focus on the headlines, statistics, and rhetoric about immigrants than on the people themselves. The Swiss nomination for Best Foreign
Gloria Allred, the woman who took on Donald Trump in 2012 and won, doesn’t care if you don’t understand her. But she does care deeply
Before the “Miracle on Ice” in 1980, came an equally suspenseful and exciting sports rivalry when Israel and the Soviets met at the European World
Like the CIA, Mossad, Israel’s intelligence agency, has spawned many myths since its inception in 1949. The tales behind its top secret operations have fed
After leaving 12 years prior to become a filmmaker (much to his father’s dismay), Jordan Melamed returns to the most violent of all financial arenas,
