ALL GOD’S CHILDREN
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Monday 2/23 3pm
When tensions rise between Jewish and Black Brooklynites, a Rabbi and a Reverend launch a radical experiment to unite their congregations. Filmed over five years, this powerful documentary reveals the struggles and hope as two communities confront their complex histories, striving to build a blueprint for lasting unity and compassion.
BELLA
Harkins Arrowhead Peoria - Sunday 2/22 7pm
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Thursday 2/26 7pm
When Yaki realizes who Bella is - a curly-plumaged valuable dove and his sole inheritance - it is already too late. Yaki embarks on a chaotic road trip to retrieve her. Joined by friends, they face checkpoints and stolen cars in a race to a Jerusalem beauty pageant. Blending absurd comedy with tender drama, Bella embodies survival and reconciliation.
A BURNING MAN
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Monday 2/16 7pm
Harkins Chandler Fashion - Thursday 2/26 7pm
A father drives his soldier son to a military base but, overwhelmed by anxiety, cannot bring himself to leave. Waiting beneath an acacia tree, his vigil deepens as unexpected visitors arrive, offering solace, understanding, and gifts. The film captures “the reality of parental dread through an unexpected lens.”
CHARLES GRODIN: REBEL WITH A CAUSE
Harkins Chandler Fashion - Sunday 2/15 7pm
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Sunday 2/22 3pm
You know Charles Grodin as the deadpan genius of Midnight Run and Beethoven, but this star-studded documentary reveals his most powerful role off-screen: a tireless advocate for the wrongly convicted. The film celebrates a brilliant entertainer who used humor and his voice to fight for justice.
THE HEARTBREAK KID
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Sunday 3/1 11am
A standout Charles Grodin classic, this 1972 film directed by Elaine May is a rare opportunity to see the masterpiece that never loses its bite. “an uproariously funny confluence of top-shelf talent, finding bittersweet humor in attitudes toward love and marriage in early ’70s America.” (Rotten Tomatoes)
ELIE WIESEL: SOUL ON FIRE
Harkins Chandler Fashion - Sunday 2/22 2:00pm
An intimate portrait, the first made with the Wiesel family’s cooperation since his death, that reveals the man behind the legend. Followed by a discussion with the director, Oren Rudavsky, co-sponsored by the Phoenix Holocaust Assoc and the Hilton Holocaust Education Center.
EVERYTHING’S KOSHER
Harkins Arrowhead Peoria - Tuesday 2/17 3pm
Can a pastrami sandwich heal history? Adam Fried, a divorced Jewish father from Chicago, thinks so. Determined not to abandon his German-born daughter he moves to a small German town near a former Concentration Camp. Walking streets marked by Holocaust memorial stones, Adam is inspired by a bold idea: opening a Jewish deli in the area where Kristallnacht erupted. Everything’s Kosher is a heartwarming and surprising documentary about love, resilience, and memory—one pastrami sandwich at a time.
FANTASY LIFE
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Tuesday 2/17 7pm
After losing his job and spiraling into a panic attack, Sam lands an unlikely babysitting job for the grandchildren of his psychiatrist (Judd Hirsch). Drawn into the orbit of their mother (Amanda Peet), an actor stuck in a stalled career and a troubled marriage, Sam spends the summer with the extended family.
FOR THE LOVE OF A WOMAN
Harkins Chandler Fashion - Monday 2/16 3pm
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Sunday 2/22 7pm
Harkins Arrowhead Peoria - Monday 2/23 7pm
It is 1970 in the U.S. and Esther and Professor Zayde uncover a long-buried secret in Israel, revealing a tragic 1930s love story. A star-studded cast illuminates this award-winning adaptation of Meir Shalev’s The Loves of Judith.
FRONTIER
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Tuesday 2/17 3pm
In a remote Pyrenean outpost during WWII, a Spanish customs officer secretly guides Jewish refugees across the border from Nazi-occupied France, defying Nazis, Franco’s regime, and the ghosts of the Spanish Civil War. As danger closes in, he and his wife risk everything in a pulse-pounding fight for humanity. Frontier is a gripping tribute to quiet heroes and breathtaking courage.
HEAVEN AND EARTH
[SOLD OUT]: OPENING NIGHT Thursday 2/12 7pm
U.S. Premiere
Maya and Aviv seem to have the perfect life, but everything shatters when a routine medical test uncovers a shocking secret. As Maya digs deeper, she unravels contradictions that turn this family drama into a gripping thriller. Special guests actress Hila Saada (Maya) and Ruby Doaniass (Director) join us for a live conversation led by TV host Assi Azar after the film.
HOLA CHAU
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Sunday 2/15 3pm
Harkins Chandler Fashion - Monday 2/16 7pm
Harkins Arrowhead Peoria - Sunday 3/1 7pm
This heartwarming dramedy delivers laughs, a few tears, and a reminder of the ties that bind us. Marcello shares a crowded home with his wife, their adult children, a son-in-law, a grandchild, and a sharp-tongued mother-in-law. When his estranged father and sister arrive for a three-week visit after a decade apart, chaos, culture clashes, and unexpected connections follow.
HONORABLE MR. MORGENTHAU
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Wednesday 2/25 3pm
A gripping documentary journey through archival materials and striking cinematography reveals Treasury Secretary Henry Morgenthau Jr.’s fight to challenge U.S. immigration policy during the Holocaust. Exposing political obstruction and government anti-Semitism that blocked Jewish rescue efforts, the film's thriller-like tension resonates today in its parallels to modern immigration issues. Followed by a discussion with the director, Hilan Warshaw.
I HAD THE HEART
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Monday 2/23 7pm with a musical program
Harkins Arrowhead Peoria - Sunday 3/1 3pm
Harkins Chandler Fashion - Sunday 3/1 7pm
In Argentina, Moti Cohen, a once-famous music producer, gets one last shot at redemption and a return to former glory when a tango talent contest leads him to a gifted mechanic and singer. Together they chase a fresh start in this uplifting, music-filled story.
JERUSALEM ‘67
[SOLD OUT] Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Wednesday 2/18 7pm
This gripping drama follows a young wife, mother, and former army medic in Jerusalem. As fighting reaches her doorstep during the Six Day War, she volunteers as an ambulance driver, racing to save the wounded. Inspired by the true story of Esther Arditi, the only woman to ever receive the Israeli Medal of Distinguished Service in Israel’s military history. Followed by a discussion with the executive producer Joseph Schick.
KEEPING THE FAITH, a Shorts Program
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Wednesday 2/18 3pm
This 94-minute program features seven short films from around the world about Jewish faith, each offering a unique lens on ritual, identity, community, and spiritual resilience. Together they create a vivid global mosaic, blending personal stories and cultural perspectives to illuminate the richness and contemporary diversity of Jewish life.
L’CHAIM TO LIFE WITH LAUGHTER, , a Shorts Program
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Wednesday 2/25 7pm
A vibrant collection of eight Jewish comedy shorts celebrating sharp wit, cultural quirks, and timeless humor. From awkward family moments to bold modern mishaps, each film brings a fresh, funny spin on Jewish identity. Fast-paced, heartfelt, and delightfully offbeat, this 90-minute program delivers big laughs in small doses.
LABORS OF LOVE: THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF HENRIETTA SZOLD
Harkins Arrowhead Peoria - Sunday 2/22 3pm
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Tuesday 2/24 11am
Harkins Chandler Fashion - Thursday 2/26 3pm
Henrietta Szold is best known for founding Hadassah, but her legacy goes far deeper. This documentary shines a light on her tireless advocacy for immigrants, her fight for Arab-Jewish equality, and her leadership of the Youth Aliyah movement, which saved 11,000 children during the Holocaust. A long-overdue tribute to a pioneering activist.
THE LAST TWINS
Harkins Arrowhead Peoria - Tuesday 2/17 7pm
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Thursday 2/19 3pm
Narrated by Liev Schreiber, this powerful documentary reveals the never-before-told story of Erno "Zvi" Spiegel, an Auschwitz prisoner who risked his life to protect dozens of young twin boys from Dr. Mengele's horrific experiments and led them to safety. Their extraordinary lives of love and meaning are the ultimate refutation of Nazi evil. It's a deeply moving, essential watch.
LOST IN TERRITORIES
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Tuesday 2/24 3pm
Inspired by Wild Tales, this sharp, witty film delivers five short, self-contained tales that reveal the dark humor in the absurdity of living side-by-side in the West Bank. Navigating rockets, fences, and neighborly disputes, it paints a "Wild West of the Middle East", where chaos reigns. An unflinching, unforgettable comedy of survival told with bite, heart, and relentless edge today.
ONCE UPON MY MOTHER
Harkins Arrowhead Peoria - Sunday 2/15 3pm
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Sunday 2/15 7pm
Harkins Chandler Fashion - Thursday 2/19 3pm
Set in 1970s Paris and inspired by a true story, this joyful, heartfelt family saga follows Esther Perez, an unforgettable mother who refuses to let anything stand in the way of her son’s fraught future. “An inspiring, poignant, passionate and, at times, lighthearted film about and wrapped in love. Truly sublime, not to be missed!” – Rotten Tomatoes
THE PIANIST’S CHOICE
Harkins Chandler Fashion - Thursday 2/19 7pm
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Tuesday 2/24 7pm
This beautifully crafted period drama weaves a historical romance with a moral dilemma. In 1930s Paris, talented pianist Francois falls for Rachel, his older Jewish piano teacher who champions his career. As their romance blossoms, the shadow of the Nazi invasion looms, and Francois faces impossible choices.
REBOUND
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Sunday 2/22 11am
Rebound: A Year of Triumph and Tragedy at Yeshiva University Basketball follows the 2023–24 Maccabees as they chase a championship while grappling with the emotional impact of the October 7 attacks, which deeply affected the team and their community.
THE RING
Harkins Chandler Fashion - Sunday 2/15 3pm
Harkins Arrowhead Peoria - Sunday 2/15 7pm
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Sunday 3/1 7pm
Desperate to reclaim a ring his mother traded to a Nazi, a religious, compulsive gambler drags his estranged daughter on a poignant journey to Budapest. Balancing humor with heartbreak, the film explores the secrets, regrets, and love that shape three generations in a poignant story of loss, discovery, and closure.
THE ROAD BETWEEN US
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Thursday 2/26 3pm
During the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, retired Israeli general Noam Tibon risks everything to rescue his family. Heart-pounding and deeply human, the film reveals resilience, nuance, and hope amid horror—an absolute must-watch story of survival and heroism.
SABOTAGE
Harkins Arrowhead Peoria - Tuesday 2/24 7pm
Harkins Chandler Fashion - Sunday 3/1 3pm
This remarkable true story shines a light on four Jewish women imprisoned in Auschwitz who courageously sabotaged the Nazi war machine.
THE SEA
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Thursday 2/19 7pm
Harkins Chandler Fashion - Sunday 2/22 7pm
Harkins Arrowhead Peoria - Monday 2/23 3pm
A 12-year-old Palestinian boy dreams of seeing the Mediterranean for the first time and sets out alone after being turned away at a military checkpoint. His undocumented father abandons work and risks arrest to find him. Winner of five Israeli Ophir Awards, this tense and deeply human film is Israel’s Oscar submission for Best International Feature.
SWEDISHKAYT: YIDLIFE CRISIS IN STOCKHOLM
Harkins Arrowhead Peoria - Tuesday 2/24 3pm
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Thursday 2/26 7pm
Swedishkayt follows Canadian comedy duo YidLife Crisis on a whirlwind journey through Stockholm’s Jewish community. From Yiddish-speaking cousins to candid chats with local youth, they uncover history, humor, and resilience—celebrating language, culture, and the joy of finding unexpected connections across continents. In Scottsdale, the duo, Eli Batalion and Jamie Elman, will be with us to take questions and share their signature humor on their first official visit to Phoenix!
TATAMI
Harkins Shea Scottsdale - Sunday 3/1 3pm
Tatami follows Iranian judoka Leila and her coach Maryam at the World Judo Championships, where a regime ultimatum orders Leila to fake an injury to avoid facing an Israeli opponent. Co-directed by an Iranian and an Israeli filmmaker, this sports film is also a gripping, timely political thriller about courage, sacrifice, and survival.
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