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TCJFF Screenings: The City & The Combination
The Combination (Short)
After an incident at their speakeasy, young bootleggers Isadore “Kid Cann” Blumenfeld and his brother Harry seek representation from esteemed defense attorney Hyman Mendow. Based on a true story.
The City (Feature)
Step into a world of shadows, sharp rhymes, and smoky intrigue. This special evening pairs the Minnesota debut of The City—a record-shattering hip-hop noir musical from Israel—with The Combination, a gripping short from local filmmaker Michael Greenberg. The screening unfolds in a moody, nightclub-inspired setting: candlelit tables, speakeasy vibes, and an air of 1940s detective glam. Come cozy and cool, or channel your inner gumshoe with a fedora, trench coat, or red lipstick—just don’t forget your alibi.
Prepare to be swept into a world where hip-hop collides with hard-boiled noir. This record-shattering Israeli musical makes its Minnesota debut with a wildly inventive fusion of rap, detective cinema, and pop spectacle. Meet Joe, a jaded private eye in a crumbling city, who takes on a dangerous case when a nightclub singer seeks help finding her missing sister. Femme fatales, crooked cops, and a rising body count follow—all told through 15 electrifying musical numbers packed with razor-sharp rhymes and wordplay. Equal parts Maltese Falcon and Blade Runner, The City is a genre-busting cult classic in the making—dark, dazzling, and unforgettable.
POST-SCREENING CONVERSATION FEATURING
Michael Greenberg
Director, The Combination
COST:
General Admission: $16
Senior Admission (65+): $14
Student Admission: $10
Co-sponsored by the Israel Center of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation.