Roesch NJJFF: Looking Up

Schedule

Wed Mar 11 2026 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

JCC MetroWest | West Orange, NJ

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As Eitan Armon loses his vision to a rare condition, he sets out to climb El Capitan. This documentary captures his inspiring journey.
About this Event

Post-screening Q&A with director Elena Neuman on Zoom

Director: Elena Neuman
2025, USA, 71 minutes
English with English subtitles
Documentary

Looking Up tells the inspiring story of Eitan Armon, a young man battling progressive blindness from Retinitis Pigmentosa, a rare genetic condition. Diagnosed while serving in the IDF, Eitan refuses to let his 95% vision loss define him. Determined to live boldly, he sets out to climb El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, one of the world’s most challenging granite walls.

With resilience, humor, and guidance from his doctors, mentors, and climbing partners, Eitan’s journey to the top of El Capitan becomes a testament to the strength of the human spirit. You won’t want to miss the stunning footage of Eitan’s climb on the JCC’s big screen!


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JCC MetroWest, 760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, United States

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USD 17.85

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