It was such a delight to meet Palm Springs residents Harriet Rosetto (the Jewish jail lady) and her holy thief, Rabbi Mark Borovitz. From directors Barry Rosenthal and Victor Velle, the documentary focuses on the history of Beit T’shuva, a Jewish recovery center in Los Angeles. This eye-opening film speaks volumes on their love for each other and their community.
Lynn Roth, the writer and director of “Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog,” is excited to have her film be the closing night celebration of the Palm Springs Jewish Film Festival. “Shepherd” shows the world the horrors of war through the eyes of a canine.
Get ready for the Palm Springs Jewish Film Festival. From a brilliant documentary about “Fiddler on the Roof” to a tearjerker about “Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog,” this is the place to see wonderful films about courage, inclusion, and love.
“The Vigil” is a terrifyingly satisfying movie. Like some of the best horror films, this is about our demons inside. Writer/director Keith Thomas created a supernatural horror film that will stay with you long after the credits. Central to the movie is actor Dave Davis as Yakov Ronen, forced to take on the responsibility of […]
