May 21 2019
The Ancient Law with Live Accompaniment

The Ancient Law with Live Accompaniment

Presented by JxJ at AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center

Baruch, a rabbi’s son, yearns to become an actor so, against his father’s wishes, leaves his shtetl for the Vienna stage. But success cannot quell Baruch’s guilt and longing for home. A precursor to The Jazz Singer, The Ancient Law is one of the first films to have addressed the subject of assimilation and features visually stunning depictions of shtetl life.

This gem of German-Jewish cinema will be shown with an original live score by the extraordinary violinist Alicia Svigals (The Klezmatics, The Yellow Ticket) and pianist Donald Sosin.

Admission Info

Phone: 2027773250

Email: boxoffice@jxjdc.org

Dates & Times

2019/05/21 - 2019/05/21

Location Info

AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center

8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910