Film, Courage, and Connection: The Heart of the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival

About this episode

The episode discusses the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival, highlighting its role in community connection and storytelling.

The St. Louis Jewish Film Festival is not just about watching films; it’s a tapestry of community connection and storytelling that transcends generations. Kicking off from March 15th to 26th, this festival is a celebration of diverse narratives that remind us of our shared humanity. John Wilson, the festival's cultural arts director, reveals the heart and soul behind this year’s lineup. This marks the festival's 31st year , and under John’s stewardship, it promises to be more than just a series of screenings. It’s a chance to bring people together, whether you're a film aficionado or someone just looking for a great story. The festival aims to create a sense of belonging, as it showcases films that provoke thought, inspire dialogue, and foster connections between attendees. Films include themed days and key titles such as “For the Living” (with visiting filmmakers for a Q&A), “Nuremberg,” “Soul on Fire,” “Frontier,” “The Tasters,” “The Pianist’s Choice,” “The Ring,” “Ethan Bloom,” “Once Upon My Mother,” “Love, Statistically Speaking,” and closing night “Eleanor the Great,” Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut. Tickets and passes are available at stljewishfilmfestival.org or…

People in this episode

Guest: John Wilson

Topics covered

• film festival
• community connection
• storytelling
• Jewish culture
• cinema
• diverse narratives

Keywords

• St. Louis Jewish Film Festival
• John Wilson
• film screenings
• community
• storytelling
• diverse narratives
• cinema

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: St. Louis Jewish Film Festival

Books & works: For the Living, Nuremberg, Soul on Fire, Frontier, The Tasters, The Pianist’s Choice, The Ring, Ethan Bloom, Once Upon My Mother, Love, Statistically Speaking

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