Thank you all so much for making the
Sweet Blues program at the Portland Museum of Art such a success! It was great to look out and see the packed house. I'm excited to tell you we are working to bring another music-related film by Bob Sarles to the Festival in March. This one is called
Bang! a biographical documentary about Bert Berns, who wrote hits such as "Twist and Shout, " Hang on Sloopy," and "Piece of my Heart." Stay tuned for more info.
While we are busy planning for the film festival in March, we want to make you aware of a number of interesting film events happening in the next few weeks. One we are particularly excited about is a showing of
Eva Hesse in partnership with the Portland Museum of Art in November. See below for more on the film; we will send time and program details in our next newsletter.
As we launch into our 20
th anniversary season, we look to you to provide the support that allows us to present high quality films based on the global Jewish experience. Please consider making a donation to help us - either by responding to our recent appeal mailing or by making an on-line donation. We really appreciate your generosity.
With warm regards,
Barbara Merson
Our annual appeal is underway and we hope you will contribute to our 20th anniversary year. Your generosity is crucial to our continued success. Please return our annual appeal letter or donate online with Paypal Thank you!
DENIAL, the story of Deborah E. Lipstadt's legal battle for historical truth against David Irving, who accused her of libel when she declared him a Holocaust denier. Starring Rachel Weisz now playing at the Nickelodeon on Temple Street in downtown Portland.
and craft of motion picture presentation through the life and story of last generation career projectionists.
'A tremendous gift to cinephiles,' the Improper Bostonian.
October 21 - 23 at the Portland Museum of Art.
Also of interest:
The Levey Film Series presents ScreenagersThursday Nov. 3rd at 6:30 PM, at Forty Deering Ave Portland. Screenagers is the first feature documentary to explore the impact of screen technology on kids and to offer parents proven solutions that work. Presented by Levey Day School and the Maine Girls Academy.
Maine Jewish Film Festival 207-523-3422 www.mjff.org
