Born from the pandemic and back by popular demand, we’re rekindling our In Conversation series via Zoom, allowing audiences to participate in provocative, in-depth conversations from the comfort of home. Special guests will facilitate dialogue surrounding the broader themes of the select films listed below.
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Converts: The Odyssey of Becoming Jewish and Stay With Us
Via Zoom Only on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023 9:00 AM EST
One’s journey with faith is personal but rarely private, as evidenced in these varying, real-world accounts, each tackling the complicated nature of religious conversion—both to and from Judaism—and the aftereffects on the social and familial spheres of the converted.
The Conspiracy
Via Zoom Only on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023 9:00 AM EST
Conspiracy meets reality as we unravel the myths, theories and harsh realities exacerbating the resurgence of global antisemitism, by exploring a film that investigates its pervasiveness in politics, culture and media.
Everything Went Fine
Via Zoom Only on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023 9:00 AM EST
Preservation of human life is paramount, yet our socio-political structures often allow human law to supersede the will of the individual, particularly when one’s ability to live a fulfilling life is hindered by terminal health conditions, raising the ethical dilemma: can ending human life equate to preserving it?
In Conversation Series | Live at CityBar
Capturing the raw energy of spontaneous conversation that bubbles up as festival goers unpack a world-class film, our In Conversation series continues with live, in-person dialogues surrounding our most buzzworthy titles. Hosted at CityBar in the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, these pop-up talk-backs are sure to spark conversation!
Unlocking the Power of Film: Using Movies to Enhance Learning
At CityBar on Sunday 2/12 @ 1:15 PM
After the screening of Children of Nobody and before Everything Went Fine
Special Guests:
- Jason Evans, AJFF Board and former FEC Co-Chair (facilitator)
- Rachel Rothstein, educator at The Weber School
Film as a Way to Engage in Difficult Conversations on Israel
At CityBar on Sunday 2/19 @ 1:15 PM
After the screening of Savoy and before Paris Boutique
Special Guests:
- Judy Marx, AJFF Founding Director (facilitator)
- Shula Bahat, CEO Beit Hatfutsot of America
- Rabbi Brad Levenberg, Temple Sinai and FEC Co-Chair
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