Senator Klein Kicks Off First Ever Bronx Jewish Film Festival

  Bronx Jewish Film Festival to feature six films over three days in five locations across the Bronx 

 
  In honor of Jewish-American Heritage Month, Senator Jeff Klein will host the first ever Bronx Jewish Film Festival, featuring six films over three days in five locations across the Bronx. Popcorn and water will be provided and the films are free and open to the public. On Tuesday evening, Senator Klein will kick-off the film festival with a red carpet event at 7:30pm before the showing of Goodbye, Columbus in Seton Park in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx. For a full list of Senator Klein’s first ever Bronx Jewish Film Festival, see below.

World-famous actress, comedian and writer, Joan Rivers said: "I am thrilled for the First Annual Jewish Film Festival in the Bronx. As a New Yorker through and through, there is no better place to celebrate Jewish films - both classic features and more contemporary hits - than the Bronx. Thank you to Senator Klein for presenting this festival and for giving New Yorkers an excuse to re-watch these films or see them for the first time."

"As a life-long New Yorker,  I have always had a strong appreciation for Jewish film and culture.  I am thrilled that the first Bronx Jewish Film Festival will take place later this month in Riverdale.  Thank you to Senator Jeff Klein for giving New Yorkers of all ages and background the opportunity to see these wonderful films,” said acting and comic legend Jerry Stiller.

Movie dates - Times - Locations - Stars

May 27^th

The Chosen @ 1 p.m.

Starring Maximilian Schell & Robby Benson

Location: Bronx House, 990 Pelham Parkway S, Bronx, NY 10461

Goodbye, Columbus @ 8 p.m. 

Starring Ali McGraw & Jack Klugman

Special 7:30pm “Red Carpet”

Location:  Seton Park, Independence Ave (between W. 232^nd St. and W. 235^th St.), Bronx, NY 10463

 

May 28^th 

Lost in Yonkers @ 1 p.m

Starring Richard Dreyfuss & Mercedes Ruehl

Location: Riverdale Y, 5625 Arlington Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471

Yentl @ 6:30 p.m.

Starring Barbara Streisand & Mandy Patinkin

Location: P.S. 24, 660 W 236th St, Bronx, NY 10463

May 29^th 

Gentleman’s Agreement  @ 1 p.m

Starring Gregory Peck & Dorothy McGuire

Location: Bronx House,  990 Pelham Pkwy S, Bronx, NY 10461

Annie Hall  @ 6:30 p.m

Starring Woody Allen & Diane Keaton

Location: Riverdale Neighborhood House, 5521 Mosholu Ave, Bronx, NY 10471