thursday/24

“The J Street Challenge: The Allure of Peace in Our Time.” Film that purports to expose J Street’s anti-Israel bias. Followed by panel discussion with movie’s producer Avi Goldwasser and others. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 7 p.m. $12-$18; free for students. www.paloaltojcc.org.

sunday/27

“My Dad Is Baryshnikov.” Humorous Russian tale of a young teen who convinces his classmates he is the illegitimate son of Mikhail Baryshnikov. Described as “Billy Elliot meets Goodbye, Lenin!” At the New Parkway Theater, 474 24th St., Oakland. 12:30 p.m. $8. www.thenewparkway.com.

thursday/1

“Inequality for All.” Sundance award-winning documentary about the shrinking middle class in the U.S. and it’s effect on American democracy. Features former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich. At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. www.emanuelsf.org.