Latter Day Jew

Showings

Somerville Theatre Tue, Nov 12, 2019 7:00 PM
Coolidge Corner Theatre Wed, Nov 13, 2019 1:00 PM
Film Info
Director(s):Aliza Rosen
Country:Israel
United States
Year:2019
Language:English
Running Time:85 min
Type of Film:Documentary
Premiere Status:New England Premiere
Topic:American Jewish Life
Comedy
Faith and Spirituality
Family Relationships
FreshFlix
Identity
LGBTQI
Young Adults
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Description

How does a gay, former-Mormon, cancer-survivor who converted to Judaism at the age of 34 prepare for his bar mitzvah? Latter Day Jew follows Comedian H. Alan Scott, known for his appearances on Ellen and The Jimmy Kimmel Show, as he talks with friends and Jewish comedians (including Judy Gold), takes a trip to Israel, and, finally, deals with the big questions: How did his cancer scare affect his path to Judaism and how will becoming a Jew affect his relationship with his Mormon family in Missouri? 

 

11/12 Screening followed by a conversation with Comedian/Protagonist H. Alan Scott and Producer Kelly Woyan.