friday/14
“Havana Curveball.” Documentary about a San Francisco teen’s efforts to bring baseball equipment to kids in Cuba as his bar mitzvah project. Part of Napa Valley Film Festival. At Mercedes-Benz Theater, 500 First St., Napa. 12:30 p.m. Also Nov. 15 at Glideport at Indian Springs, 1712 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga. 10 a.m. Also Nov. 16 at Cameo Cinema, 1340 Main St., St. Helena. 12:30 p.m. Prices vary. www.napavalleyfilmfest.org
sunday/16
Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival closing night. “When Comedy Went to School” examines the important role Jews have played in American comedy. Guest speaker Larry King will receive an SVJFF lifetime achievement award. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 4 p.m. $65. www.paloaltojcc.org
“Reflections on Resistance.” Screening of Emmy-nominated documentary “Defiant Requiem,” about the resistance of Jewish prisoners at Terezin during the Holocaust, followed by Q&A with the director/composer. For ages 12 and older. At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. 1 p.m. Free. www.emanuelsf.org/specialevents
tuesday/18
“Rue Mandar.” Film about three estranged French-Jewish siblings brought together after years of separation for a funeral and a chance to reconnect. In French with English subtitles. Part of Sonoma County Jewish Film Festival. At Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St., Sebastopol. 1 and 7:30 p.m. $15. www.jccsoco.org
“The Return.” Documentary about the resurgence of Jewish life in Poland from the perspectives of four women. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. Free. (510) 809-4953 or http://eastbayjewishfilm.org (See story, 8)