friday/15
“Life, Animated.” Theatrical release of documentary about a Jewish boy with autism who learned to connect to his family and others through Disney movies. At Sundance Kabuki Theater, 1881 Post St., S.F. Also at Landmark Shattuck, 2230 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, and Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael. Times and prices vary. www.lifeanimateddoc.com
thursday/21
San Francisco Jewish Film Festival. The 36th festival opens with a 6:30 p.m. screening of “The Tenth Man” at Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St., S.F. Followed by an opening-night party at 9 p.m. at Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. $35 film, $75 film and party. www.tinyurl.com/sfjff-july21-openingnight (See story, 16)