friday/13
“What Our Fathers Did: A Nazi Legacy.” Documentary about three men, two whose fathers were Nazi officers and one of Jewish descent, and their journey to Europe. Opens at Landmark Opera Plaza, 601 Van Ness Ave., S.F., and Landmark Shattuck Cinemas, 2230 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. www.landmarktheatres.com (See story, 20)
sunday/15
“From Pioneers to City Slackers: The Evolving Image of Israelis on the Silver Screen.” Eran Kaplan, Israel studies professor at S.F. State, presents film clips and facilitates discussion on the history of Israeli cinema. Child care available. At Congregation Beth Sholom, 301 14th Ave., S.F. 3 p.m. $10. www.bethsholomsf.org
“Deli Man.” Documentary about the culture of Jewish delis and the recipes brought by Jewish immigrants. Sponsored by Tri-Valley Cultural Jews. At Bothwell Center, 2466 Eighth St., Livermore. Followed by a potluck dinner of ethnic dishes. 4 p.m. Free. (925) 485-1049 or [email protected]
“Finding Noah.” Documentary about a scientific exploration in eastern Turkey in search of Noah’s Ark. At Performing Arts Center, Napa Valley College, Napa. 1 p.m. $15. www.napavalleyfilmfest.org