tuesday/23
“East Jerusalem, West Jerusalem.” Film about the efforts of singer-songwriter David Broza to promote peace through his music. Part of S.F. Jewish Film Festival’s “Best of the Fest” film series sponsored by Osher Marin JCC and the Jewish Film Institute. At JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 7 p.m. $10-$36. www.marinjcc.org
thursday/25
“Facing Windows.” An Italian woman’s life changes as she unravels the identity of an elderly amnesiac that her husband brings home. Part of film class “Italian Jews and World War II” led by Jewish Community Library director Howard Freedman. At the library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. www.jewishcommunitylibrary.org
saturday/27
JFI WinterFest 2016. One-day mini film festival showcasing five new Jewish films, including “Oriented,” about three young people exploring their sexual identity and nationality in Tel Aviv. At Alamo Drafthouse, 2550 Mission St., S.F. $14 single; $45 all-film pass. www.jewishfilminstitute.org/winterfest-2016 (See story, 18)
thursday/3
Film fest starts on a high note. Opening night of the 21st East Bay International Jewish Film Festival rises on a light note with “Dough,” a comedy about a struggling kosher baker in London whose Muslim apprentice has a recipe for success: marijuana. The newly independent 10-day festival runs in Pleasant Hill and Livermore.
7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 3 at Vine Cinema & Alehouse, 1722 First St., Livermore. $12. Festival continues through March 13. www.eastbayjewishfilm.org