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Menashe (Spotlight)

Presented by JxJ at AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, Silver Spring MD

May 21 - May 25, 2017

Menashe (Spotlight)

Deep in the heart of New York’s ultra-orthodox Hasidic Jewish community, a grocery store clerk struggles to provide for and responsibly parent his young son following the death of his wife. A major hit of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.

In this runaway hit from the recent Sundance and Berlin film festivals, Menashe is a kind, hapless grocery store clerk living in the heart of New York’s Ultra-Orthodox Hasidic Jewish community. He struggles to make ends meet and responsibly raise his young son, Rieven, following the death of his wife Leah. Tradition prohibits Menashe from raising his son alone, so Rieven’s strict uncle adopts him leaving Menashe heartbroken.

Meanwhile, though Menashe seems to bungle every challenge in his ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

$20

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INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*

Additional time info:

Sunday, May 21, 7:45 pm | AFI Silver Theatre
Thursday, May 25, 6:30 pm | E Street Cinema

* Event durations (if noted) are approximate. Please check with the presenting organization or venue to confirm start times and duration.

VIDEOS

  • Menashe Trailer

LOCATION

AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center

8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910

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