SHARED STORIES | A Four-Part Virtual Film Series, Presented by GPJFF Mon. July 13

The Gershman Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival has been on a little hiatus these past few months but they are very excited to announce a new 4-film virtual film series that will begin July 13 – August 3, every Monday night at 7 PM EST. The program’s title, SHARED STORIES: THE INTERSECTION OF BLACK AND JEWISH EXPERIENCES IN AMERICA, pretty much sums it up. They will be showing two new films + two older films that relate to this theme.

Today, we live in a rare moment – a moment where transformation is possible and we, as a people, are capable of changing history! We can all agree that the last few weeks have been difficult for everyone – for some, more than others. As we continue to navigate our differences, share our experiences, ask questions, and educate ourselves, we must remember it is up to us – as citizens of these united states – to be the change we want to see. It is our responsibility to create a just and equal society because no one is going to do that for us.

The staff at GPJFF hopes that SHARED STORIES: THE INTERSECTION OF BLACK AND JEWISH EXPERIENCES IN AMERICA will inspire dialogue and meaningful conversations, increase empathy and understanding, encourage further learning, and spur one to take action in whatever way feels right to them. We invite you to join us on Monday, July 13 for the Philadelphia Premiere of THEY AIN’T READY FOR ME and continue to tune in each consecutive Monday night through August 3. While each of these films is extraordinary in and of itself, we hope you will choose to join us for the entire length of the journey.

And there’s more! Each film will conclude with a special live virtual Q&A with special guests on our Crowdcast page.

Similar to Zoom, this platform allows you to join virtual presentations and chat with the guests themselves. The following speakers are expected:

Tamar Manasseh | Subject of THEY AIN’T READY FOR ME
Brad Rothschild | Director of THEY AIN’T READY FOR ME
Rabbi Rav Tiferet | Moderator for THEY AIN’T READY FOR ME
Blane Fitzgerald Stoddart | Guest Panelist for SHARED LEGACIES
Rachel Eskin Fisher | Co-Director of JOACHIM PRINZ: I SHALL NOT BE SILENT
Elliot Ratzman | Guest Moderator for JOACHIM PRINZ: I SHALL NOT BE SILENT
Jesús Gregorio Smith | Guest Moderator for JOACHIM PRINZ: I SHALL NOT BE SILENT

REGISTER – 7/13 | REGISTER – 7/20

REGISTER – 7/27 | REGISTER – 8/3

General Admission: $10
(You will receive a private link for the film ONE HOUR before showtime. Available for 24 hours) – Use code sharStor2020CommPart at check-out for $2 off any film!
Shared Stories “Double Chai” Pass: $36
(Includes automatic admission to private links for all four films in the series)

New to Crowdcast? Not to worry. It’s free and very simple! Similar to Zoom, on Crowdcast you can participate in conversations with guest speakers. Click Here for Crowdcast Instructions.