The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival has announced that its 2024 edition, taking place from July 18 to August 4, will feature two world premieres and one international premiere. The festival lineup, set to be revealed on June 18, will showcase the diverse Jewish experiences from around the world.
One of the films making its world premiere at the SF Jewish Film Festival is “Nobody Wants To Talk About Jacob Applebaum” directed by Jamie Kastner. The documentary feature focuses on Jacob Appelbaum, known as “the most dangerous man in cyberspace,” who now lives in exile.
Another film set to have its world premiere at the festival is “Torah Tropical,” a documentary directed by Jimmy Ferguson, Ezra Axelrod, and Gloria Nancy Monsalve. The movie follows a Colombian Orthodox Jewish family attempting to move to Israel amidst the drug war.
“www.rachelormont.com,” directed by Peter Vack, is another film making its world premiere at SFJFF. The movie follows Rachel, a woman who grew up in captivity working for an advertising agency without realizing it. This film will be part of the SFJFF Next Wave program at Roxie Theater.
The diversity of Jewish identity will be represented by these films on screen during the festival. Guest festival director Ash Hoyle, a Sundance features programmer, will lead this year’s program alongside programmer Dominique Oneil and Lexi Leban, who expressed excitement about the lineup. Former program director Jay Rosenblatt has stepped down to focus on his film career but remains involved with the festival through his work as a board member and fundraiser for their programming fund. Early bird passes can be found on their website for those interested in attending these unique and thought-provoking films that celebrate Jewish culture and history through cinema artistry.
In conclusion, San Francisco Jewish Film Festival’s 2024 edition promises to bring diverse perspectives on Jewish identity through its unique programming featuring three new premieres – “www
