Film

Midday Movies: Food, Flicks & Friends

18+
Explore films of Jewish interest, enjoy a meal, and get to know fellow cinephiles with this new film appreciation series.
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Overview

Join us in the beautifully renovated Gordon Center Lobby to explore films of Jewish interest, enjoy a meal, and get to know fellow cinephiles.

This series of five film events will include enlightening discussions with filmmakers and scholars and casual conversation with other film enthusiasts. Each program will bring a unique approach to the film appreciation experience; no two sessions will be the same!

Presented by the William & Irene Weinberg Family Baltimore Jewish Film Institute

Featured Films

Left Luggage (1998)
Guest Speaker: Linda DeLibero
Tuesday, November 7 | 11:00am

Filling in the Blanks (2023)
Guest Speaker: Director Jon Baime
Tuesday, December 5 | 11:00am
Plus: Special Encore Screening at 7:00pm

Filmmaker Discussion with
Marvin Samel, Director of iMordecai (2022)
Tuesday, January 9 | 11:00am Event Cancelled

Where Life Begins (2022)
Guest Speaker: Dr. Laura Mason
Tuesday, February 6 | 11:00am

The Levys of Monticello (2022)
Guest Speaker: Director Steven Pressman
Tuesday, March 5 | 11:00am


Kosher lunch or brown bag options available.
Group sales rates available – contact Sara Qureshi for details.


Testimonials

We are Baltimore Jewish Film Festival fans, and we loved the Midday Movies which offers a mix of film genres, while also providing an opportunity to discuss them with a group of people. We also enjoyed learning from a knowledgeable and engaging speaker.

A recent Midday Movies participant

Shalva, Sara

Chief Arts Officer