thursday/6
“Denial.” Film about Deborah Lipstadt’s fight against a U.K. libel suit following her public critique of Holocaust denier David Irving. Part of Mill Valley Film Festival. At Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael. 7 p.m. $20. www.mvff.com (See story, 45)
saturday/8
“One Week and a Day.” Israeli comedy-drama about a man who starts using his deceased son’s medical marijuana after sitting shiva for him. Part of Mill Valley Film Festival. At CineArts Sequoia, 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 9:30 p.m. Also Oct. 10 at 5 p.m. at Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael. $15. www.mvff.com
“The Rendevous.” Jewish American doctor gets caught up in intrigue when retrieving her treasure-hunting brother’s body in Jordan. Part of Mill Valley Film Festival. At CineArts Sequoia, 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 4:15 p.m. Also Oct. 10 at 11:15 a.m. $15. www.mvff.com
sunday/9
“American Pastoral.” Jewish couple navigates social upheaval of ’60s, based on Philip Roth novel. Director-actor Ewan McGregor in person. Part of Mill Valley Film Festival. At Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael. 7 p.m. Sold out, rush tickets might be available at door. www.mvff.com