America

Saturday, August 5, 6:45pm; Dryden Theatre

Narrative | 2023 | 127 min.
Hebrew (w/ subtitles)
Israel, Germany, Czech Republic
Director: Ofir Raul Graizer

An Israeli swimming instructor who lives in Chicago returns to Israel after a 10-year absence to bury his father and sort through his affairs. There he reconnects with his beloved childhood friend, who lives with his fiancée, setting off a series of events that will affect everyone’s lives. Following the international success of the acclaimed film, The Cakemaker, writer/director Ofir Raul Graizer presents a visually beautiful and poignant story about friendship, sexual identity, trauma, and forgiveness.

Best Actress Winner (Oshrat Ingedashet), 2022 Jerusalem Film Festival; Audience Award, 2022 Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival; Critics Jury Prize, Miami Jewish Film Festival

Tonight’s screening is dedicated to Michael Gamilla, ImageOut Film Festival Programmer, whose love of film, passion for fashion, and generosity of heart will forever be remembered by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him, including all of us at RJFF. Ofir Raul Graizer, the director of America, also directed The Cakemaker, one of Michael’s favorites. We miss you, Michael. This one’s for you.

In honor of Michael, we invite our audience to dress bright, colorful, and fabulous for this screening!

And don’t forget to join us after the film for a special Havdalah right outside the Dryden Theatre.

Underwritten by
Gary and Marcia Stern Family Foundation

Community Partner