Roesch NJJFF: Shorts Program

Total running time: 83 minutes

The Wall - Israel, Dovi Rozenberg, 13 minutes, Hebrew with English subtitles
A serio-comic analysis of the 6-foot wall climb that is a universal aspect of IDF training.
The Whistle - USA, Greg Franklin, 7 minutes, No dialogue
Based on a true story, a Jewish doctor in 1938 Germany is imprisoned for practicing medicine and finds an unexpected ally.
Unraveled - USA, Yale Fried, 14 minutes, English with English subtitles
On the verge of his bar mitzvah, Simon must contend with his fear of dropping the Torah and the challenging family dynamics created by his parents’ divorce.
Elisha - Israel, Noam Weizman, 18 minutes, Hebrew with English subtitles
In this comedy, a dedicated and gentle IDF social worker endures dismissive treatment until he decides to change his approach.
Kaleidoscope Eyes: A Legacy in Stained Glass - USA, Rob Harari & Harry Kafka, 31 minutes, English
A fundraiser at the historic United Synagogue of Hoboken evolves into a decades-long community project to replace their windows with gorgeous stained-glass artwork.

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