Author: 7th Art Releasing
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The Amsterdam Tram That Deported 48,000 Jews
DOCUMENTARY, ARTICLE The Amsterdam Tram That Deported 48,000 Jews During the Nazi occupation, Amsterdam’s municipal trams played a central role in the deportation of Jews, yet this history has remained largely unexamined. In Lost City, filmmaker Willy Lindwer and writer Guus Luijters travel through Amsterdam on the original tram used in the deportations, uncovering documents,…
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Birmingham’s Story Takes Center Stage
DOCUMENTARY, ARTICLE Birmingham’s Story Takes Center Stage Birmingham has always pulsed with creativity — a city whose sound, soul, and spirit have inspired the world. Now, that legacy takes center stage in Birmingham: A City Rooted in Talent, a groundbreaking new documentary series celebrating the icons, innovators, and unsung heroes who shaped the city’s cultural…
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The Other: A Documentary of Courage, Compassion & Coexistence
DOCUMENTARY, ARTICLE The Other: A Documentary of Courage, Compassion & Coexistence “An expansive exploration of the political and social realities in the region.” – Haaretz “A powerful cinematic portrait of the seemingly hostile-to-solutions landscape in which Israeli-Palestinian relations unfold.” – The San Francisco Examiner “Filmmaker Joy Sela captured the dueling narratives and systemic indoctrinations through her fantastic…
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The fascinating path to ‘Finding Babel’
DOCUMENTARY FILM, ARTICLE The fascinating path to ‘Finding Babel’ On the 75th anniversary of Russian-Jewish writer Isaac Babel’s execution, his grandson searches for answers to better understand the man he never met. Isaac Babel, a prominent Russian-Jewish writer, is renowned for his profound storytelling that vividly depicted the complexities of early Soviet life. His works,…
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7th Art 2025 New Films
DOCUMENTARY, FICTION, SHORTS, NEWS 7th Art 2025 New Films Embark on a cinematic adventure with our latest film additions, spanning fiction features, insightful documentaries, and captivating shorts. Whether you’re seeking compelling narratives or thought-provoking storytelling, our curated selection has something for every taste. All films are available for public screenings and educational licenses in various…
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Echoes of the Casbah: A Journey Through Childhood and Colonial Memory
FEATURE FILM, ARTICLE Echoes of the Casbah: A Journey Through Childhood and Colonial Memory DIRECTOR STATEMENT BY ALEXANDRE ARCADY “Ever since the departure of the liner that brought us from Algiers – a scene I evoked in my first film, LE COUP DE SIROCCO – I have never forgotten my country of origin. In 2004,…
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Star-Studded Cast Including Oscar Isaac and Evangeline Lilly to Voice ‘Legend of Destruction’Legend of Destruction
FEATURE FILM, ARTICLE Star-Studded Cast Including Oscar Isaac and Evangeline Lilly to Voice ‘Legend of Destruction’ Many communities from around the world have joined the Tisha B’Av World Screening Event 2024, including 50+ international screenings and 70+ screenigs in the USA! Forward“The film — about the intra-Jewish rifts that preceded the temple’s destruction — was…
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“How do you mourn a father you’ve never met?”
DOCUMENTARY, ARTICLE “How do you mourn a father you’ve never met?” Director’s Statement: “My parents—the way they reacted to me—like there was a part of me they didn’t know— and I felt it.” “Even my mother was reacting to me like she didn’t know where I came from.” “How do you mourn a father you’ve…
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Documentary Chronicles ‘Troll Storm’ Targeting Whitefish FamilyTroll Storm
DOCUMENTARY, ARTICLE Documentary Chronicles ‘Troll Storm’ Targeting Whitefish Family “An award-nominated documentary about a Whitefish resident who, with support from the community, fought back against hatred… Filmmaker Eunice Lau’s debut documentary was about a Muslim family impacted by Islamophobia in Minnesota and the impact of injustice. After it aired on PBS, Lau was contacted about…
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A Heartwarming Dive into ‘Shabbos Goy’: A Review by Brandon Judell
DOCUMENTARY, REVIEW “Shabbos Goy” by Adam Goott and Alex Szlezinger at The 33rd New York Jewish Film Festival “Yes, he thoroughly enjoys his job, even though he’s against circumcision. ‘Why do that?’ he exclaims after which he’s shown knifing a carrot.” – Brandon Judell [REVIEW by Brandon Judell] No one would say such a thing…