Epic: Elvis Presley in Concert Directed with Luhrmann’s signature stylistic flair, EPiC features never-before-seen footage and recordings of Elvis Presley in concert at his Las Vegas residency during the later stage of his career. Jacob Burns Film Center More Dates & Times […]
Jacob Burns Film Center: Sirat Nominated for Best International Feature and Best Sound at the 2026 Academy Awards In this unforgettable Cannes Jury Prize winner, a father (Sergi López, Pan’s Labyrinth) and his son arrive at a rave deep in the […]
Jacob Burns Film Center: The Bride! From writer/director Maggie Gyllenhaal A lonely Frankenstein’s Monster (Christian Bale) travels to 1930s Chicago to ask groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious (Annette Bening; American Beauty) to create a companion for him. The two revive a […]
Jacob Burns Film Center Jewish Film Festival: My Underground Mother In this documentary, Marisa Fox uncovers the truth about her mother's time in a Nazi-run forced labor camp for women. Jacob Burns Film Center
Jacob Burns Film Center Jewish Film Festival: Sapiro v. Ford: The Jew Who Sued Henry Ford In 1927, the young Jewish lawyer and labor organizer Aaron Sapiro sued Ford for defamation. The courageous David vs. Goliath court case is the […]
Jacob Burns Film Center Jewish Film Festival: A Letter to David David Cunio was abducted from Nir Oz on October 7, 2023, and held captive by Hamas for more than two years. Ten years earlier, David starred with his twin […]
Jacob Burns Film Center Jewish Film Festival: Neshoma Sandra Beerends’ beautiful and bittersweet film Neshoma captures the spirit and soul of Amsterdam’s Jewish community between the first and second World Wars, using a unique mix of authentic archival footage that is woven […]
Jacob Burns Film Center Jewish Film Festival: Neshoma Sandra Beerends’ beautiful and bittersweet film Neshoma captures the spirit and soul of Amsterdam’s Jewish community between the first and second World Wars, using a unique mix of authentic archival footage that is woven […]
Jacob Burns Film Center Jewish Film Festival: The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz This film adaptation of his classic coming-of-age novel The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz stars Richard Dreyfuss in his first–and one of his best–performances as the ambitious, endlessly energetic, and frequently […]
Jacob Burns Film Festival: The Fleischer Brothers Betty Boop Cartoons Made in Manhattan, the cartoons of Dave and Max Fleischer captured the distinct melting-pot flavor of the city streets. Filled with jazz music, ethnic accents, and unmistakable references to the […]
Jacob Burns Film Center Jewish Film Festival: The Last Spy Peter Sichel, born in 1922 into a wealthy German Jewish wine family, fled with them to the United States. Joining the army as soon as America enters the war, he […]
Jacob Burns Film Center Jewish Film Festival: A Thre Course Meal... Three Food Films A cinematic feast about the joys and importance of food, this program includes the film equivalent of an appetizer, a beverage, and an entree. Including Orna […]