From July 22 to August 1, the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival (SFJFF), the world s first and largest Jewish film festival, will present more than 50 films from over 20 countries. Now in its 41st year, 2021 s program has something for everyone, including six films addressing LGBTQ issues, seven exploring topics and themes relating to the Israeli-Palestinian region, and twenty-five featuring women directors and producers.
Festival-goers who are comfortable viewing films from home can participate in the JFI Digital Screening Room, while those who wish to gather in community can enjoy in-person live screenings at the Castro Theatre on July 24 and 25. We really were not sure what was going to happen this year but the lineup reflects the full breadth of Jewish identity and the perseverance of independent filmmakers during a global pandemic. There is nothing like a community experiencing a film premiere together in the dark, said JFI Executive Director Lexi Leban in a press statem
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