SJFF – The Seattle Star

Friend or Foe? My So-Called Enemy Humanizes the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict

My So-called Enemy is a new documentary that just played at the SJFF that explores if it is possible for teenage girls across the Israeli/Palestine divide to form lasting friendships after spending just nine days together at a camp. Not only is it possible, but also a moving scenario in its complexity.

by dtuchman 19 March, 2012

Cinema Media

Mabul at SJFF: Sometimes You Need a Good Flood

Dikla Tuchman talks about Mabul, the opening film at the Seattle Jewish Film Festival.

by dtuchman 17 March, 2012

Cinema Culture Performing Arts Society

Seventeenth Annual Jewish Film Festival Coming to a Theater Near You

On Thursday, March 15, the Cinerama Theater will be opening its doors once again to a flood of anxious film festival attendees, kicking off the 17th Annual Seattle Jewish Film Festival (SJFF). Presented by the American Jewish Committee, the SJFF is the largest Seattle film festival after the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF), hosting 29 films from all over the world. Throughout the 10-day festival, audiences will screen films dealing with portrayals of Jewish and Israeli life. Festival screenings and events are scheduled for the Cinerama, AMC Pacific Place, and SIFF Uptown theaters.

by dtuchman 10 March, 2012