Redemption

Showings

Somerville Theatre Mon, Nov 19, 2018 7:00 PM
Menachem was the lead singer of a hit rock band before leaving everything behind to become religious.
Film Info
Director(s):Joseph Madmony and Boaz Yehonatan Yacov
Country:Israel
Year:2018
Language:Hebrew with subtitles
Running Time:104 min
Type of Film:Fiction
Premiere Status:East Coast

Description

CLOSING NIGHT SCREENING 

 

Menachem was the lead singer of a hit rock band before leaving everything behind to become religious. But when his 7-year-old daughter, Geula, becomes ill, Menachem comes up with a creative solution to fund the expensive treatments: getting the old band back together – as a Jewish wedding band.  Reuniting with his old bandmates, Menachem struggles as he tries to harmonize his religious beliefs with the allure of music. Redemption exudes a rare wisdom regarding the choices we make to uphold our convictions, let go of the past, and embrace an uncertain future with an open heart.

 

Toronto International Film Festival, 2018

Winner Audience Favorite Award, Jerusalem Film Festival, 2018

 

Followed by a conversation