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The 12th Annual Tampa Bay Jewish Film Festival began Monday and runs through Wednesday, March 19. Here’s a brief look at the schedule, according to the festival’s website:

• Thursday, March 6, Tampa Theatre, 7 p.m. — Making Trouble (2007, 85 min) — “An impeccably researched documentary that explores six legendary American Jewish women comics. Produced by the Jewish Women’s Archive, Rachel Talbot as Director, has created a tribute to Molly Picon, Fanny Brice, Sophie Tucker, Joan Rivers, Wendy Wasserstein and Gilda Radner.” Opening Night Celebration with special guest Cory Kahaney and a dessert reception following the film. Tickets for the opening night are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Ticket includes a dessert reception after the movie. Sponsored by Weinberg Village.
• Saturday, March 8, Tampa Theatre, 7 p.m. — Schwartz Dynasty (Israel, 2005, 104 min) — “This dramatic comedy is a satirical look at Israeli society.”
• Saturday, March 8, Tampa Theatre, 9 p.m. — Someone to Run With (Israel, 2006, 118 min) — “This movie tells a beautiful story based on the novel by David Grossman about growing up and finding the strength to overcome your fears, the meaning of true friendship, and best of all, finding someone to love, someone to hold, someone to run with.”
• Sunday, March 9, Tampa Theatre, 1 p.m. — Praying with Lior (USA, 2007, 88 min) — “Ilana Trachtman’s touching documentary presents a real-world story of faith, the heart-wrenching challenges of a child with disabilities, and the complex relationship Lior shares with family, friends and community.” Sponsored by Tampa Jewish Family Services.
• Sunday, March 9, Tampa Theatre, 3 p.m. — Shadya (Israel, 2005, 52 min)– This film “poignantly illustrates the challenges of coping with competing identities—Palestinian/Israeli citizen and Muslim woman/karate champ.” Sponsored by Tampa Jewish Family Services.
• Sunday, March 9, Tampa Theatre, 4 p.m. — Arranged (USA, 2007, 89 min) — “Featuring strong, naturalistic performances and a sensitive screenplay, Arranged offers a unique perspective on what it means for modern women of faith to make their own choices in a secular world.” Awarded Best Narrative Feature at the 2007 Brooklyn International Film Festival. Sponsored by Tampa Jewish Family Services.
• Thursday, March 13, Baywalk in St. Pete, 7 p.m. — Nina’s Home (France, 2005, 109 min) — This feature film “movingly dramatizes the true stories of Elie Wiesel and other child Holocaust survivors.” Sponsored by Hadassah of Tampa Bay.
• Thursday, March 13, Baywalk in St. Pete, 9 p.m. — Pesya’s Necklace (Israel, 2006, 35 min) — Drama about an elderly woman’s memories of Auschwitz. Sponsored by Hadassah of Tampa Bay.
• Saturday, March 15, Baywalk in St. Pete, 8 p.m. — Beaufort (Israel, 2007, 125 min) — A “stirring war epic” based on Ron Leshen’s best-selling novel. Nominated for Best Foreign Film Academy Award in 2007. Winner of four Israeli Oscars, including Best Cinematography, and the Silver Bear for Best Director at the Berlin International Film Festival for Joseph Cedar, a veteran of the first Lebanon war.
• Saturday, March 15, Baywalk in St. Pete, 10:15 p.m. — A Touch Away (Israel, 2006, 80 min) — A “marvelous, multi-family drama” primetime television series in Israel. The TBJFF will screen two episodes, with the remainder to follow later in the spring.
• Sunday, March 16, Baywalk in St. Pete, 1 p.m. — Sixty Six (UK, 2006, 93 min) — “A wonderful mix of nostalgia, comedy and pathos, Sixty Six is an autobiographical story based on director Paul Weiland’s childhood experiences growing up in post-war Britain.”
• Sunday, March 16, Baywalk in St. Pete, 3 p.m. — The First Time I Turned Twenty (France, 2004, 97 min) — A “charming, humorous and poignant film” about a sixteen-year old misfit growing up in the suburbs of post-war France.
• Wednesday, March 19, University of South Florida, 7 p.m. — Aviva My Love (Israel, 2006, 107 min) — A “richly-layered story of a working-class woman desperate to escape her provincial life.” Winner of six Israeli Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Script and Best Director honors for acclaimed filmmaker Shemi Zarhin (Bonjour Monsieur Shlomi).

You can purchase tickets, watch movie trailers and more at the Tampa Jewish Federation website.

(cross-posted at www.tampafilmfan.com)

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