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TCJFF Screening: 31 Candles + TCJFF Birthday Celebration
Join us for a special screening of 31 Candles as we mark the 31st anniversary of the Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival with cupcakes and a bubbly birthday toast!
Programmer’s Pick! “31 Candles charmed me from the very start — it’s endearing, funny, tender, and nostalgic, with surprises tucked in along the way. Jonah Feingold captures all the neuroses of modern Jewish New York with such heart that you can’t help but root for Leo on his bumbling, hopeful journey. It’s a film that made me laugh, made me remember, and left me smiling long after.” – Risa Cohen, Festival Coordinator
Leo Kadner (Jonah Feingold), a filmmaker living in New York City, is a bit of a romantic—actually, he’s a full-blown romantic. He’s falling for his uninterested situationship, going on endless, aimless dates, and romanticizing every detail along the way. So when his former camp crush, Eva Shapiro (Sarah Coffey)—now a Torah tutor—reenters his life, he decides, at the ripe age of 31, to finally have a bar mitzvah. But as the reality of his choices sets in, Leo may at last be forced to become a man. Writer, director, editor, and star Jonah Feingold’s fifth feature, 31 Candles, perfectly captures Jew-ish New York City neurosis with the help of some fabulous actors—from the great Caroline Aaron to internet personality and comedian Joey Dardano. With wit, heart, and a truly specific point of view, 31 Candles is a fun and relatable film for anyone searching for love—and failing spectacularly along the way.
POST-SCREENING Q&A FEATURING
Jonah Feingold
Director & Lead Actor, 31 Candles
COST:
General Admission: $16
Senior Admission (65+): $14
Student Admission: $10