About the Field Trip Screening
We’re thrilled to welcome students from across metro Atlanta for a special field trip to the movies, supporting our mission to educate and inspire through the power of film and meaningful dialogue, especially during these challenging times. The Field Trip screening is open to students, educators, and general audiences. An encore screening of the film will also be presented at the Tara Theatre on Friday, February 28 at 11:00 AM.
- Film: Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire
- When: Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
- Where: Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center
- Special Guests: Film to be followed by a Q&A with Director and writer Oren Rudavsky.
Student Matinee Registration
Schools can register for the student matinee at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center by clicking the link below. Please complete all of the information in the form.
- Tickets: $5 ($3 Title 1 Schools)
- Deposit Policy: To secure your registration, 50% of your payment is due 15 days after registering. The remaining 50% will be due 15 days before the screening. Accepted forms of payment will be credit card or check. Note: All sales are final. No refunds will be given.
- For information on classroom streaming opportunities, contact tickets@ajff.org.
- Schools and educators can learn more about the Field Trip Screening by contacting Kaylin Berinhout, Sr. Manager of Education & Community Engagement at kaylin@ajff.org.
About the Film
With rare access to personal archives, original interviews, and stunning hand-painted animation, this 87-minute documentary is a beautifully crafted tribute to Nobel laureate and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, offering a compelling educational resource for students and educators. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Oren Rudavsky, the film chronicles Wiesel’s journey from his childhood in a Romanian shtetl, through his harrowing experiences in Auschwitz and Buchenwald, to his emergence as a globally acclaimed writer, teacher, and humanitarian. By delving into his seminal memoir, Night, and told largely through Wiesel’s own eloquent words and voice, it provides profound insights into his personal struggles, his tireless efforts to preserve Holocaust memory, and his enduring legacy as an advocate for human rights. This powerful narrative offers an invaluable platform for exploring themes of resilience, history, and moral responsibility in educational settings.
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