The Maine Jewish Film Festival will offer film screenings statewide of the new documentary film, “Four Winters,” written, produced and directed by Julia Mintz. Described as a “stunning, heartfelt narrative of heroism and resilience,” this film tells the story of the 25,000 Jewish partisans who organized in the forests of Ukraine and Poland to resist […]
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Maine Jewish Film Festival will offer virtual presentations
The Maine Jewish Film Festival announces its 2021 virtual festival, to be held Saturday, Nov. 6, through Sunday, Nov. 14. Now in it’s 24th year, the festival will feature 17 feature and documentary films and related programs. 2021 Maine Jewish Festival films will include many genres, including drama, documentaries, and even a mockumentary: Persian Lessons […]
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Maine Jewish Film Festival goes virtual
PORTLAND — The Maine Jewish Film Festival will hold its first virtual festival from Saturday, Nov. 7, through Sunday, Nov. 22. Featuring 15 feature and documentary films and related programs, the 2020 virtual MJFF will provide Maine audiences with a high quality entertainment experience without leaving the comfort of their homes. Now in its 23rd […]
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The 23rd Maine Jewish Film Festival presents 40 evocative, challenging and inspiring films
Amid increasing concern about hate crimes, a divisive political environment, the threat of climate change, and other societal challenges, the films and programs at the 2020 Maine Jewish Film Festival frame important issues in a global context. From March 28 through April 5, MJFF will screen 40 dramatic features, documentaries and short films. Now in […]
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Maine Jewish Film Festival to present free family film program at The Public Theater
LEWISTON — The Maine Jewish Film Festival will present a special free family film program at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at The Public Theatre. Featuring the animated musical drama, “The Prince of Egypt,” the program is designed for families with children (the film is rated PG). An engaging retelling of the Passover story, “The […]