The Other Film Festival: Almost Friends | Nov 9th

Only 67 kilometers separate Lod and Tlamim, but the residents are a world apart, divided by vast national, cultural, and ideological differences. Through an education and technology school program aimed at bridging gaps in Israeli society, sixth grade students from a secular school in the impoverished city of Lod and a religious school in the settlement of Tlamim are paired as online pen pals. Samar, an Arab girl from Lod and Linor, a settler who lived in Gush Katif, represent the extremes of these differences. Still, a spark is ignited in their online relationship and a friendship is formed. But when the two girls have the opportunity to meet, their families
enter into a profound and complex experience.

Co-presented by Failed Messiah,Givat Haviva, Inter Agency Task Force (IATF), American Friends of the Parents Circle. Co-presented by Chofshi B'Manhattan

Screening Times:

Sun 11/9 at 02:00PM - THE JCC IN MANHATTAN TICKETS - Our Discout Code: EFZIATF - $3 off

Other screening times:

Fri 11/7 at 10:30AM - THE JCC IN MANHATTAN TICKETS

Sun 11/9 at 05:00PM - KANE STREET SYNAGOGUE TICKETS

Mon 11/10 at 06:30PM – CINEMA VILLAGE TICKETS