saturday/14

“Forgotten Refugees.” Documentary about Jews expelled from Arab lands after 1945, with talk by Caroline Pettel of JIMENA about her family’s escape from Tehran to Israel. At Congregation Beth Israel, 5716 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel. 7 p.m. Free. (415) 626-5062

sunday/15

“Schmatta: Rags to Riches to Rags.” Documentary about New York’s Garment District, with post-film discussion featuring history and industry experts. RSVP requested. At Congregation Beth Shalom, 1455 Elm St., Napa. 3 p.m. (707) 251-9092 or [email protected]

tuesday/17

“The Sturgeon Queens.” Documentary about New York’s Russ & Daughters, celebrating its 100th anniversary. Part of San Francisco Jewish Film Festival “Best of the Fest” series. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 7 p.m. $12. www.marinjcc.org

sunday/22

“Ain’t Misbehavin’.” San Francisco Jewish Film Festival documentary about filmmaker Marcel Ophüls, who shares his thoughts and memories about cinema. At JCCSF, 3200 California St. 2 p.m. $12. www/jccsf.org

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