Exciting News — the film is being screened in Israel at the Jewish Eye World Jewish Film Festival in Ashkelon. The date of the screening is Tuesday, November 15th — here’s a link. This is the eigth year of the festival which focuses on the Jewish culture and identity. It includes films from all over the world — features, documentaries, and short films. Worldwide, there are about one hundred festivals of Jewish films, annually, and “Jewish Eye” is rapidly gaining a high profile on this festival circuit.
Aharon Yadlin, Festival Chairman and winner of the Israel Prize 2010 said: ”The strength of Israel is not only its security and does not just summarize in its scientific and technological advancement. It is also expressed in the cultural life, in art creations. Jewish Eye Film Festival is a cultural experience of vast erudition.”
Thanks to Gady Castel and everyone at the festival for inviting the film and me as well. Wish I could be there but unfortunately it’s not possible at the moment. But I hope that any of you in Israel who read this attend….
Delighted to report that the film will be screened Thursday, October 20th at 2:30pm (14:30), Friday night, October 21st at 10:30pm (22:30), and Saturday night at 8pm (20:00), as part of the 38th annual 
The festival’s mission statement is: “We are rooted in the celebration of film, and the creation of a forum where filmmakers can exhibit their work. The festival promotes new films, as well as filmmakers and actors all in an effort to celebrate the art form of moviemaking.” Sounds good to me, and I will be there, and as an added bonus, I’ll be joined by Jeff Winner of the Raymond Scott Archives, who is a major character in the film. Jeff has encyclopedic knowledge of Raymond Scott lore and legend, so it’s always extra special when he can attend a screening. We’ll both be available after the screening for a Q&A. And another bonus, this is likely the only public screening where attendees will also be able to gamble at will after the screening, so it’s truly a unique event!
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