Sephardic Winter Film Series
November 13, 2018 | 7pm
Schmatta: From Rags to Riches to Rags
Documentary film about New York’s garment industry and Irving L. Rousso, a rough and aggressive businessman. The film tells the story of the vanishing garment center through the voices of the people who experienced its highs and lows. Ira Rousso, son of Irving, was a businessman who built his Russ Togs brand and others into a business that was a $235 million dollar enterprise. English language, 72 minutes, Producer: Daphne Pinkerson, Speaker: Brad Popick
FREE
Where: 3225 SW Barbur Blvd. Portland OR 97239
About the Sephardic Winter Film Series:
Screenings are on the second Tuesday of each month, beginning in November 2018 and concluding in April 2019. The dates to save are: November 13, December 11, January 8, February 12, March 12, and April 9.
The films cover a variety of subject matter, including documentaries, comedy, feature films from Israel and around the world. All contain Sephardic content. Films are shown FREE of charge. Discussion period hosted by guest speaker follows each screening. Free Sephardic dessert provided.
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