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STAUNTON JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL PREMIERES: BRIDGING GAPS
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March 23, 2009

For Immediate Release

Staunton Jewish Film Festival
Temple House of Israel
PO Box 1412
Staunton, VA 24402

April 3 through April 5, The Second Annual Staunton Jewish Film Festival will be presenting BRIDGING GAPS, at Visulite Cinemas, Staunton, Virginia.

This year's Festival begins with Opening Night Reception for Full Festival Pass holders on Friday, April 3rd, at Temple House of Israel at 5:30 p.m. Screenings that follow will be shown in the Visulite Cinemas. In addition to the five thought provoking, entertaining, and multi-cultural award winning films, there will be speakers with discussion periods, and tours offered at the historic Temple House of Israel Synagogue. Films to be screened this season are: The Band's Visit; Everything is Illuminated; Promises; Emotional Arithmetic; and The Beetle.

Films were carefully chosen to examine the sensitive issues of cultural exclusivity and divisiveness, and what steps can be taken to bridge the gaps between varying ethnic groups.

Film Screenings: Friday, April 3rd at 7 p.m., 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 4th and 5th at 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m., and 7 p.m., and 9 p.m.

Tickets:  Please call Visulite Cinemas at 540-885-9959 to reserve (limited seating).
Full Festival Pass:  $45 
Single Film Ticket:  $10 
Groups of 10 or more: $7 per film
Groups of 25 or more: $6.50 per film

More Information:
films@thoi.org
www.thoi.org/stauntonjewishfilmfest

 

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