friday/9
Insight into history … with Clapton. “Three Days in Auschwitz” not only explores filmmaker Phillippe Mora’s personal family history vis-a-vis the Holocaust, but the 55-minute documentary includes a soundtrack composed and performed by guitarist extraordinaire Eric Clapton. Mora will take part in a Q&A via Skype after the film on opening night. Event includes clips from two other Mora films on the topic.
Sept. 9–14 at Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. $7-$10.50. www.larktheater.net
friday/16
“Demon.” Mix of drama, horror and comedy as a man travels to Poland for his wedding and unearths a dybbuk. Theatrical release of Polish director Marcin Wrona’s final film. At Opera Plaza Cinemas, S.F., and Landmark Shattuck Cinemas, Berkeley. For times and prices, visit www.landmarktheatres.com