Freee film screening Nov. 8: My Dear Children
Freee film screening Nov. 8: My Dear Children
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My Dear Children documentary
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LeeAnn Dance, filmmaker
Lee Ann Dance, filmmaker
6pm - 8:30pm  | 5th Ave Cinema
510 SW Hall St, Portland, OR 97201

My Dear Children

Documentary screening and
Q&A with filmmaker
LeeAnn Dance

My Dear Children is the first in-depth, scholarly documentary about the little known Jewish massacres in Eastern Europe after World War I. Told through the rare, first-hand account of survivor Feiga Shamis, a Jewish mother of 12, who was driven by events to put two of her children in an orphanage, My Dear Children is a window into this forgotten history and the daring rescue mission that saved those two children.

LeeAnn Dance is an award winning television producer and groundbreaking investigative reporter who began her career more than 25 years ago. She has worked as a freelancer in East Africa and as a producer with CNN’s investigative and documentary unit. She now has her own boutique production company outside Washington, D.C. My Dear Children is her first independent documentary production.

The event is free, but requires a ticket, as seating is limited. To reserve your spot, please

Scholarship application deadlines:

Early application deadline is approaching!  Learn what information you need to prepare before you apply. Gather your materials and write your personal statement. Early applicants, if accepted, may allocate their award to academic year 2018-2019. Deadline to submit application is Dec. 14.

The Harold Schnitzer Family Scholarship is open to undergraduate students pursuing their B.A. in Judaic Studies at Portland State University. Applicants may be entering first-year students, transfer students, and current PSU students. The scholarship offers $5000 towards annual tuition and fees.

Community Events

Stanley Kubrick: New York Jewish Intellectual
October 29, 2018  | 5:00pm

This illustrated lecture will explore the life and work of legendary film director Stanley Kubrick and how he can be considered a New York Jewish Intellectual. 
Nathan Abrams is Professor in Film at Bangor University in Wales. He is the author of Stanley Kubrick: New York Jewish Intellectual (Rutgers UP 2018) and Eyes Wide Shut: Stanley Kubrick and the Making of His Final Film (Oxford UP, 2019).

FREE
Where: Vollum College Center, Vollum lecture hall , Reed College campus
3203 Southeast Woodstock Boulevard, Portland, Oregon 97202-8199

Sponsored by the division of literature and languages. Learn more:
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.

Full schedule and more information:
Portland State University | Judaic Studies PO Box 751 | Portland, OR 97207-0751 US
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