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NJFF25: ART SPIEGELMAN: DISASTER IS MY MUSE
Tue, Oct 21 at 7:00pm

NJFF25: ART SPIEGELMAN: DISASTER IS MY MUSE

The life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Art Spiegelman are vividly illustrated in this penetrating biography, showcasing how his trailblazing graphic novel Maus redefined the medium.  Deeply influenced by his Holocaust-surviving  parents and personal tragedies, Spiegelman's oeuvre boldly confronts the themes of trauma, historical memory, and identity with uncompromising honesty.
NJFF25: PARADISE SHATTERED
Thu, Oct 23 at 7:00pm

NJFF25: PARADISE SHATTERED

Director Ifergan and her husband Itzik relocated with their children from central Israel to Kibbutz Kfar Aza, near the border with Gaza. Ronit captures the family’s ongoing confrontation with the constant threat, the kibbutz community’s fragile sense of security, the desire to remain in their homes along with constant fear for them and their children and brings to light the dilemma of whether to stay or leave—a question that takes on a chilling new significance after the events of October 7th.
NJFF25: PINK LADY
Tue, Oct 28 at 7:00pm

NJFF25: PINK LADY

In an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community in Jerusalem, Bati has a seemingly perfect life. She is happily married to Lazer and the young couple have three children. But their world starts to crumble when Lazer is blackmailed and Bati discovers his secret affair with his male study partner. Desperate to protect her family and keep the man she loves, she supports Lazer as he attempts to “cure” his homosexuality, while uncovering her own true desires.
NJFF25: ELIE WIESEL: SOUL ON FIRE
Tue, Nov 4 at 7:00pm

NJFF25: ELIE WIESEL: SOUL ON FIRE

Offering an intimate and unprecedented look into the life and legacy of Elie Wiesel, one of the most profound voices of our time. With exclusive access to Wiesel’s family and personal archives, the film delves into the passions, struggles, and enduring impact of a man who became a powerful voice for human rights.
Rental Screening: Emmylou Harris: SPYBOY Live At The Exit/In
Wed, Nov 5 at 7:30pm (Doors at 7:00pm)

Rental Screening: Emmylou Harris: SPYBOY Live At The Exit/In

A musical documentary weaving performances by Country Music Hall of Fame member Emmylou Harris with stories about her decades long career, the SPYBOY World Tour and her SPYBOY bandmates Brady Blade, Daryl Johnson and Buddy Miller.
NJFF25: Closing Night Film: THE PROPERTY
Thu, Nov 6 at 7:00pm

NJFF25: Closing Night Film: THE PROPERTY

In this romantic dramedy, Regina and her granddaughter Mika embark on a journey to Poland to reclaim their family property seized during World War II, but their quest quickly unravels when Regina unexpectedly decides to abandon the mission entirely, leaving Mika lost and confused. To complicate matters further, an irritating distant relative reappears at every turn. Mika finds herself falling for a charming young tour guide who writes graphic novels, they are spending time together that doesn't involve looking at monuments! Regina seizes the opportunity to pursue her own hidden agenda, finding her long-lost love from whom she was separated seventy years ago.