The 15th annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival is filling screens at theaters across Atlanta with a reel-time exploration of Jewish culture, history, life in Israel and more. Last year, more than 31,000 people visited theaters across Atlanta to view films that seek to entertain, educate and challenge conventional perspectives on issues facing Jewish and global communities. This year’s festival runs through February 19. Festival sponsors include Atlanta restaurants Marlow’s Tavern and The Pig & The Pearl. Which reminds us, when was the last time you went out for dinner and a movie? Hint, hint. Browse the film schedule, then purchase tickets and make those dinner reservations while you’re at it.
On Wednesday, February 8, the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival will have its opening night gala at the Fabulous Fox Theater. A VIP reception showcasing celebrity chefs will serve as a preshow to the night’s feature “My Best Enemy,” a WWII thriller which will kick off the 22-days festival. Aria Owner/Executive Chef Gerry Klaskala is one of the celebrity chefs manning tasting tables at the reception. His dish, veal schnitzel with red wine apple sauce, ties in with the German flavor of the night’s feature film. As if the film and food weren't already enough reasons to attend, guests will also be able to place live-auction bids on a cruise cabin aboard a Fine Food and Wine Cruise. Reception starts at 5 p.m. followed by film showing at 7:30 p.m. Purchase Young Professionals ($150) and Red Carpet VIP ($300) Reception/Film packages and film showing general admission tickets ($10) online.
