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Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media Festival - The Secret Sabbath

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 02:00pm

Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media Festival

Gratz College

7605 Old York Road

Elkins Park, PA, 19027

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Directed by Daniel Goldberg Lerner
Documentary Feature | USA | 2023 | 90 min | English, Hebrew, Portuguese, and Spanish with English subtitles

This fascinating film explores the journeys undertaken by diverse Jewish people in Mexico and America to uncover long-hidden family secrets passed down through generations. As they delve deeper, they discover a compelling fusion of their Hispanic and Jewish cultural heritage, a less explored and often marginalized facet of their identities. Rejecting strict identity categories, they embrace who they are instead, drawing inspiration from the life and experiences of Luis de Carvajal the Younger, a historical figure who met a tragic end in 16th-century Inquisitorial Mexico. He was condemned to be burned at the stake due to his commitment to adhering to the Law of Moses, exemplifying the profound struggles faced by those who dared to challenge societal norms and religious authorities during that era.

Tickets:
$15 General Admission
$13 Senior
$10 Student

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