May 29
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7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
About The Film
In the heart of Tel Aviv’s historic Neve Tzedek neighborhood stands an old house that operates as a shelter for youth from broken homes. Jackie, a young man who unexpectedly finds himself running the shelter, discovers that the house actually belongs to the city, and has been bought by a developer planning to build luxury apartments in its place. Together with the house’s at-risk youth and a reticent social worker, Jackie launches a relentless struggle against the municipality and developer to save the house, which, for the youth it shelters seems like their last refuge, their last lifeline.
Inspired by a true story, this uplifting and compassionate drama gives voice to those on the periphery, often unnoticed and uncared for, telling their moving story with nuance, sensitivity and authenticity. View Film Trailer >
[ Drama | Israel 2022 | Dir: Erez Tadmor | 108 minutes | Hebrew with English subtitles ]
Winner, Best Film, Kolkata International Film Festival
Nominated, Best Film, Haifa Int’l Film Festival and Silk Road Int‘l Film Festival
Nominated, Best Supporting Actress Ophir Award
Guest Speaker: Pamela Weissman, LCSW-C
Pamela Weissman is a licensed social worker in private practice who has personal experience as a foster parent in Israel.
Part of The 36th Annual William & Irene Weinberg Family Baltimore Jewish Film Festival. Film selections curated by the Festival Committee.
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BSA patrons will be admitted to the theatre 10 minutes prior to general audiences for each screening.
This program is proudly supported by the Israel Engagement Fund: A JCC Association of North America Program Accelerator and the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs.