2009 Festival Highlights
Complete 2009 Film Selection List and Online TicketsOpening Night Gala
Jump - LA Premiere
Thursday, April 23
7:15 pm doors open for red carpet
8:00 pm show begins
Reception to follow
Written & Directed by Joshua Sinclair
Produced by Lilly Berger
Special Tribute to Patrick Swayze.
• Joshua Sinclair, Lilly Berger and Sybil Danning in attendance with discussion to follow film.
WGA Theater
135 S. Doheny Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Don’t miss this momentous evening as we welcome LAJFF back for its 4th year. Join us at the Los Angeles premiere of his latest film, as we pay tribute to Patrick Swayze for his many achievements; a moving story of friendship and honor as we observeYom HaShoah.
Lest We Forget
Commemorate Yom HaShoah with two unlikely heroes on opposite sides of the ocean. Discussions with filmmakers to follow each screening.
Broken Promise - World Premiere
Saturday, April 25, 7:30 pm
SOLD OUT
• Q & A to with Martin Petrasek
Laemmle’s Fallbrook
6731 Fallbrook Avenue
West Hills, CA 90211
Not Idly By: Peter Bergson, America and the Holocaust
- World Premiere
Sunday, April 26, 5:00 pm
• Q & A with Pierre Sauvage
Laemmle’s Music Hall
9036 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg – LA Premiere
Followed by:
At Home in Utopia - LA Premiere
Monday, April 27, 7:30 pm
• Discussion with Michal Goldman following the films.
Laemmle’s Music Hall
9036 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Follow the stories of the hardworking immigrants and inspiring people who built American Jewish life and make up our rich heritage.
Community Sponsor: Yiddishkayt LA
Human Interest
Where I Stand: The Hank Greenspun Story
- LA Premiere
Saturday, April 25, 8:00 pm
SOLD OUT
• Meet the filmmaker Scott Goldstein, Greenspun family and special guests following the film.
Laemmle’s Music Hall
9036 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Of all the stranger-than-fiction stories that have come out of Las Vegas, none is more fascinating than that of Hank Greenspun. Oscar Winner Anthony Hopkins relates the previously untold story of a fearless American hero whose exploits are the stuff of legends.
SECOND SCREENING ADDED!
Wednesday, April 29, 7:00 pm
Emanuel Arts Center Theater
A Family Function!
Make Sunday a family day.
Student Film Showcase
Sunday, April 26, 3:00 pm
Laemmle’s Town Center
17200 Ventura Blvd.
Encino, CA 91316
Coming off last year’s great success, LAJFF is proud to present the second annual showcase of Jewish student films from day/high schools throughout the Los Angeles area. Be inspired by these budding filmmakers. Panel discussion to follow.
Sponsored by The Jewish Federation
Valley Alliance and the Martin F. Witkin
Fund.
If We Build It...
Holy Land Hardball
Sunday, April 26, 5:00 pm
Discussion with director Brett Rapkin
to follow.
Laemmle’s Town Center
17200 Ventura Blvd.
Encino, CA 91316
Baseball and apple pie are to America what is pita and hummus are to Israel. What could compel a Boston-based Jewish bakery owner to bring professional baseball to Israel? After 5,767 years can Israel embrace the concept, “If we build it, they will come?”
Tikkun Olam
Making the Crooked Straight
Followed By:
Refugees - LA Premiere
Monday, April 27, 7:30 pm
• Discussion with producer Zafrir Kochanovsky following films.
Laemmle’s Town Center
17200 Ventura Blvd.
Encino, CA 91316
In partnership with Jewish World Watch*, LAJFF is proud to present this enlightening evening. “Never forget” stands for all genocide. We are all witnesses and must take part in healing the world.
*Jewish World Watch is a project of a coalition of synagogues working together to mobilize the community to combat genocide and other human rights violations globally.
Matchmaker, Matchmaker!
Beau Jest - LA Premiere
Sunday, April 26, 7:30 pm
• Panel with Lainie Kazan, Robyn Cohen, Tony Daly, Jim Sherman and David Newton.
Laemmle’s Music Hall
9036 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Laemmle’s Playhouse
673 East Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91101
From stage to screen, this romantic comedy will have you in stitches. Has it always been so difficult for Jews to find the perfect match? The plot thickens as a little white lie turn into a testament to keeping the faith.
Back By Popular Demand!
A Young Professionals After Work Mixer with Moshav and special guest, Haran Yaffe
Tuesday, April 28, 6:00 pm
Knitting Factory Hollywood
7021 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Join us for an evening of short films and great music! Cheer for the characters in Jaffawiye and Nice Jewish Boys. Groove and schmooze to Israel’s new artist, Haran Yaffe, and our local favorite, Moshav band as you celebrate with old friends and meet new ones!
In cooperation with GesherCity LA
Celebrate Culture
In celebration of the upcoming Fiesta Shalom, join us on Yom Ha’Atzmaut as we honor the rich Jewish, Latino and Israeli Cultures.
Letters For Jenny
(Cartas Para Jenny) –
LA Premiere
Wednesday, April 29, 7:30 pm
Laemmle’s Town Center
17200 Ventura Blvd.
Encino, CA 91316
Sponsored by the Consulate General of Israel
Closing Night
The Brothers Warner
Thursday, April 30, 7:30 pm
• Discussion following film with Cass Warner & special guests.
Laemmle’s Town Center
17200 Ventura Blvd.
Encino, CA 91316
Before we breakdown the sets and shut the lights, join us for an intimate look at one of the families who started it all. Let’s wrap this festival in true Hollywood style!
Film Selections
