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Public Programs are made possible thanks to generous support from Grants for the Arts, and Walter & Elise Haas Fund.
Tuesday, Mar 3, 2020 │ 1–2:30pm
ADMISSION: Free on Free First Tuesday
From shtetls to director’s chairs, this documentary charts the influence of eastern European Jewish emigre culture on the golden age of Hollywood. The film will be followed by a short discussion led by CJM staff.
Part of the Myths of the American West film series.
Director: Simcha Jacobovici, Stuart Samuels (co-director)
Country: Canada | USA | UK | Germany
Year: 1998
Running Time: 93 min.
Language: English
The CJM strives for a welcoming environment for all of our visitors. In addition to ample space for wheelchairs and a friendly environment for service animals, sign language interpretation (ASL) can be scheduled for all programs with at least two weeks notice.
FM assistive listening devices (ALDs) for sound enhancement are available for all talks and tours. Please note that we would like to maintain this as a scent-free environment, and encourage visitors to refrain from using scented products out of respect for visitors with allergies or chemical sensitivities. For additional accommodation requests, please contact The CJM’s Access and Community Engagement Manager at access@thecjm.org or 415.655.7856.
Public Programs are made possible thanks to generous support from Grants for the Arts, and Walter & Elise Haas Fund.
Free First Tuesdays are made possible by major support from the Alexander M. & June L. Maisin Foundation of the Jewish Community Federation, Wells Fargo, and Pacific Gas and Electric Company.