Philadelphia Premiere
Hava Nagila (The Movie)

National Museum of American Jewish History
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 / 7:30 PM and
Sunday, November 18, 2012 / 7:00 PM

Director: Roberta Grossman
USA, 2012, 75 minutes
*appropriate for all ages
**seating limited, advance tickets highly recommended

Adored or hated, the song "Hava Nagila" has without a doubt established its place in music history. By following the trajectory of the infectious Jewish party tune as it transcends its origins and becomes a worldwide hit, Hava Nagila (The Movie) leaps joyfully through time and space - from the shtetls of eastern Europe to the kibbutzim of pre-state Palestine to the cul-de-sacs of the American suburbs and more. Along the way, this fun and delightful film speaks to the controversy of the song's lyrics, as well as the surprise success of Harry Belafonte's hit recording, and further illuminates how a mere bar mitzvah staple became the universal emblem of "Jewishness." A sharp new lens on the song everybody hates to love.

Preceded by B-Boy
Director: Lisa Cohen, USA, 2011, 15 minutes
Guest speaker: Producer Marta Kauffman (co-creator of the TV show "Friends")

Fall Film Festival sponsored by SEED THE DREAM FOUNDATION, Marcy Gringlas & Joel Greenberg

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