Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Announces Opening, Closing Night Films

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The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival has revealed its film selections for Opening Night, Closing Night and Young Professionals Night in 2020.

The 20th annual festival returns to Atlanta from February 10 through February 27.

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival 2020: And The Opening & Closing Night Films Are…

Opening Night Film:

Shared Legacies: The African-American Jewish Civil Rights Alliance. Revisiting and reviving the legacy of Black-Jewish cooperation during the Civil Rights era, this powerful documentary focuses on a proud chapter of American social justice, in which two communities joined forces in the name of racial equality.

Young Professionals Night Film:

On Saturday, February 15 at the Woodruff Arts Center, AJFF will feature the buddy comedy Standing Up, Falling Down at Young Professionals Night, presented by ACCESS, the young leadership division of American Jewish Committee.

The film stars Emmy-winner Ben Schwartz and comedy legend Billy Crystal and follows an aspiring stand-up comic after he is forced to move back to his hometown.

Closing Night Film:
The 20th festival closes out with a touching screening of Saul & Ruby, To Life! on Thursday, February 27, at 7:00 p.m. at the Byers Theater of the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center.

The film follows Holocaust survivors, Saul and Ruby, who find a new purpose in life. They use the power of music to share their stories and promote peace in a world that is as tumultuous as ever. 
 
Audiences can expect diverse films from this showcase of international cinema. A first look at what to expect in this year’s lineup was recently announced, and is available here.

How To Get Tickets To The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival

Tickets go on sale via AJFF.org beginning Monday, January 27. Tickets for the festival are $16 for General Admission and $14 for Seniors/Students/Children.

CJ Johnson: CJ is a longtime Atlantan who has written a book about Atlanta's food scene. He has also fallen in love with the city's music and sports scenes. He writes about Food, Restaurants, Travel, Sports and Atlanta Culture. Check out the book. https://amzn.to/3RPmbZM