The long-running Mayerson JCC Jewish & Israeli Film Festival returns in February with a diverse lineup of films showcasing unique Jewish and Israeli stories.
The event features 12 full-length works by filmmakers from around the world, plus discussion sessions, short films and receptions. This year’s festival, which runs Feb. 1-27, features a mix of film showings and special events. That includes four multi-access film opportunities, which offer virtual viewing options as well as in-person events.
The festival opens Feb. 1 with “Bad Shabbos,” a dark comedy about an interfaith couple meeting each other’s parents for the first time. The final night of the festival, Feb. 27, features “Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round,” a rare look at one protest in an amusement park in the early days of the civil rights movement in the United States.
Festival venues include the 20th Century Theater in Oakley, Cincinnati Art Museum, Mariemont Theatre, Cincinnati Skirball Museum, Mayerson JCC, The Seven Hills School and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.
The festival dates back to 1988, when Mayerson put on an event to honor the 40th anniversary of the state of Israel. It took place again in 1992 with a three-film slate, and became an annual event in 2011. Its mission is to educate, engage and create connections both within the Jewish community and with the broader Cincinnati community.
None of the films are rated, but Mayerson JCC describes them as suitable for mature audiences only. More details are available on the organization’s website.
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