Jewish Film Festival of Grand Rapids

Join us for the Jewish Film Festival of Grand Rapids!!

We're Back at Celebration Cinema North!

Schedule of Events:

Special Opening Night Program
Featuring keynote speaker, Shlomo Weprin, the director and filmmaker of the Matisyahu documentary Song of Ascent.

5:30 pm: Dinner at The Wave Room

Following dinner, join us at 7pm for the film, Song of Ascent. In the wake of the October 7th massacre in Israel, acclaimed singer-songwriter Matisyahu finds himself at the center of a cultural storm. This powerful documentary-concert film follows Matisyahu's journey as he performs three sold-out shows in Israel while facing cancellations and protests at his US tour dates due to rising anti-Israel sentiment. Thrust into a role he never sought, Matisyahu becomes a powerful voice for Jewish people worldwide, navigating the complexities of identity, faith, and resilience amidst a global crisis.

7:00 pm: Song of Ascent Documentary-86 min-USA-2024

"Song of Ascent" is a powerful documentary-concert film chronicling Matisyahu's profound journey amidst the aftermath of the October 7th massacre in Israel. Bookended by two poignant trips to his ancestral homeland, the film captures Matisyahu's controversial US tour, where he faced cancellations and protests due to rising anti-Israel sentiment. Witness Matisyahu's intimate experiences at Kibbutzim, the Nova Festival site, rehab centers, and other locations deeply impacted by the tragedy. Through it all, Matisyahu performs three electrifying shows in Israel, becoming a defiant voice for Jewish people worldwide.

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