Mobile Jewish Film Festival’s 2018 Lineup

Mobile Area Jewish Federation and University of South Alabama proudly sponsors this years event. 2018 Mobile Jewish Film Festival.

Wednesday, January 24, 7 p.m., An Act of Defiance, Winner of the Best Film Award at the 2017 U.K. Jewish Film Festival, it is a riveting historical drama that captures an important moment in 1963 in the fight against racism by South African Jews, combining a political thriller with a courtroom drama.

1963, South Africa. Ten black and Jewish men are arrested for conspiring to commit sabotage against the Apartheid state and its government. Led by fellow defendant Nelson Mandela and represented by courageous Jewish lawyer Bram Fischer, the group members plead not guilty, shifting attention instead to the grossly unjust political system. This captivating drama captures a seminal moment in the fight against racism and explores the role of South African Jews in consigning Apartheid to history. Winner of Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Screenplay in the Dutch Film Awards. Introduction by Dr. David Meola, Professor of Jewish Studies

Bernheim Hall, Ben May Main Library, 701 Government Street, Mobile Alabama

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