Norman Jewison and the Jews: How antisemitism shaped the life and career of Canada’s greatest filmmaker (July 26, 1926-Jan. 20, 2024)
The director of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ died at his home in Malibu, Calif.
Bradley Cooper’s portrayal of Leonard Bernstein is an insulting example of Hollywood ‘Jewface’
In photos released recently from the set of the upcoming biographical film Maestro, Bradley Cooper was shown playing as Leonard Bernstein at various ages. While many praised the impressive transformation, some Jewish observers—myself included—were taken aback by photographs showing Cooper with a prosthetic nose and chin to play Bernstein at an older age. The debate […]
Documentary pays homage to resilience of Montreal’s special-needs choir members through pandemic
Weekly rehearsals and a busy concert schedule provided a group of Montreal adults with disabilities much-needed camaraderie and opportunity to learn and develop their talents. The pandemic brought that to a sudden halt in March 2020. But under its charismatic founder and leader, Cantor Daniel Benlolo, the Shira Choir went virtual. The 35 members quickly […]
Artist Charlotte Salomon comes to life in this new Canadian animated film
Keira Knightley stars in ‘Charlotte’, debuting at TIFF 2021.
The top 6 Jewish films to watch at TIFF 2021
Two animated Holocaust stories lead the way.
Misha and the Wolves: A simple documentary about a complicated story
Watching this movie, you’ll have a lot of questions. That’s the point.
A look at the meeting of Jewish and queer identities in film and television
Zoom lecture with stage artist Stav Meishar celebrates Pride Month.
Hamilton Jewish community hosts its first LGBTQ+ festival
Event features film screening and panel discussion of personal experiences.
Jewish film festival unites Hamilton and Windsor communities
The combined event will present 10 Jewish-themed films starting May 2 and running, one a night, until May 13.
