Sprinting via the silver screen from Major League baseball diamond to Olympic track to Prep School football field to Heavyweight boxing ring, we present four superb films in which Jewish athletes chase their dreams.
Distinguished Guest Lecturer, Rabbi Ariel Fellner, has led congregations, taught at the Jewish Theological Seminary, served as scholar-in residence throughout the country and written prolifically on topics of Jewish scholarship and contemporary Jewish-American culture
With a Dinner-Theatre format, each self contained session begins with a delightful delicatessen buffet followed by a formal introduction to the film and complete screening. and ends with highly stimulating group discussion. Veteran participants mingle with newcomers as all attendees are warmly welcomed.
FILM FESTIVAL GRAND SLAM
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HANK GREENBERG
Thursday, May 9th
CINDERELLA MAN starring Russell Crowe and Renee Zellweger
Thursday, May 16th
CHARIOTS OF FIRE starring Ben Cross and lan Holm
Thursday, May 23rd
SCHOOL TIES starring Brendan Fraser and Matt Damon
Tuesday, May 28th
Sessions are from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM
REGISTER EARLY FOR BOX SEATS, LATE REGISTRANTS WILL BE RELEGATED TO THE BLEACHERS