29th Annual Virginia Festival of Jewish Film
February 2022
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
As one of the longest-running Jewish film festivals in the country, the mission of the Virginia Festival of Jewish Film, presented by Alma & Howard Laderberg, is to educate and engage diverse Tidewater communities, Jewish and non-Jewish alike, by presenting world-class film premieres, repertory cinema, and associated programs that are inspired by Jewish or Israeli history, heritage, and values.
Our vision is to create shared experiences and connections through film and cultural programs inspired by Jewish legacy and values.
THE 29TH ANNUAL VIRGINIA FESTIVAL OF JEWISH FILM IS IN THE WORKS.
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PREVIOUS EVENTS
Previous Films
Offering shared experiences and connections through film and cultural programs inspired by Jewish legacy and values over the last 28 years, here’s a look back at the most recent films the community has enjoyed, many of which are now available online at little or no cost.
2021
- Keeping Up With The Steins
- If You're Not In The Obit, Eat Breakfast
- Ottolenghi And The Cakes Of Versailles
- Aulcie
- Gof Of The Piano
- The Crossing
2020
- Strange Fruit
- Love In Suspenders
- Picture of His Life
- Restoring Tomorrow
- The Frisco Kid
- Those Who Remained
2019
- An Act of Defiance
- When Heroes Fly
- Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel
- The Samuel Project
- Cast a Giant Shadow
- Budapest Noir
2018
- Shelter
- Fanny's Journey
- If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast
- Cabaret
- 1945
- Keep the Change
- The Pickle Recipe
- Body & Soul
- Animal House
- Marshall
2017
- On the Map
- Defiant Requiem
- Goodbye Columbus
- Crossing the Line 2
- Is That You?
- In Search of Israeli Cuisine
- Presenting Princess Shaw
2016
- Dough
- The Eichmann Show
- Deli Man
- The Art Dealer
- Rock in the Red Zone
- Closer to the Moon
- Avalon
2015
- Above and Beyond
- 50 Children
- The Lady in Number 6
- An American Tail
- Zero Motivation
- 24 Hours
- Cupcakes
- The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz