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… their pro-labor, pro-feminist beliefs. Convinced the film is a recruitment tool for the Communist Party, Jack will do whatever is necessary to shut the production down. Featuring a … Giancarlo Esposito, David Strathairn, Lisa Edelstein, Raymond Cruz, Troy Evans, Kirk Baltz, Bradley Whitford, John Getz, and Lela Loren, The Big Lie is an explosive story of conspiracy, … Mankiewicz has served as an executive producer on House of Cards , Bosch , and House . His film credits include an adaptation of Joyce Carol Oates’ Rape: A Love Story . A former journalist, he …
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Ananya Dance Theatre—Screening and Talk

Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Talk now streaming on YouTube
Performance was available on demand

… 26, 2021, 6:00 pm Wednesday, May 26, 2021 Talk now streaming on YouTube Performance was available on demand Dastak: I Wish You Me About the Program In the wake of George Floyd’s killing and the … and collaborators Sharon Bridgforth and Spirit McIntyre as they share how artists and community members came together to create this timely, inspirational new work. Directed by …
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Chasing Dreams: Baseball and Becoming American

April 7–October 30, 2016

… April 7–October 30, 2016 There are people whose contributions to baseball history went far beyond mere batting averages or stolen … of American Jews and other minorities, they served as athletic, cultural, and ethical role models. Chasing Dreams: Baseball and Becoming American celebrated baseball and highlighted the role of baseball’s game changers—not …
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The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals—Part II

Thursdays, October 9–November 20, 1:00–3:00 pm

… 20, 1:00–3:00 pm Part two of this course will continue to look at the history of “The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals” while also looking at animation and rock 'n' roll’s influence on the genre. About the Class These … associated with some of the most beloved and heavily played records of that decade though his credits and successes trail outright to the new century: Barry McGuire, Johnny Rivers, Three Dog …
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The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals—Part 1

Wednesdays, October 9–November 20, 2024

… 2024 This course will look at highlights from musicals that enraptured moviegoers with spectacle, romance, athleticism, great performances, and, of course, song and dance. About the Class Much like the history of popular music, the golden age of Hollywood musicals also had a Jewish influence. From the moment sound was born—with … associated with some of the most beloved and heavily played records of that decade though his credits and successes trail outright to the new century: Barry McGuire, Johnny Rivers, Three Dog …
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Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge (2024)

Saturday, October 19, 2024

… Trish Dalton, and producer Tracy Aftergood, moderated by fashion writer and editor Merle Ginsberg. About the Program Few women embody the gravitas, grace, and gusto of the incomparable Diane von Furstenberg . A citizen of the world and the child of a Holocaust survivor, … Dalton, and producer Tracy Aftergood, moderated by fashion writer and editor Merle Ginsberg. CREDITS Directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Trish Dalton. Produced by Fabiola Beracasa …
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The Catskills (2024): Film Screenings

Thursday, August 14, 2025
Thursday, August 21, 2025

… Thursday, August 21, 2025 Sign up today for one of these FREE special LA-premiere screenings of Lex Gillespie’s feature-length documentary The Catskills . About the Program With a trove of … playground for affluent Jewish families. As bungalow colony proprietors, guests, waiters, comedians, hoteliers, and beauticians share colorful tales of Catskill farms, boarding houses, … twenty-five years, he’s produced documentaries on music, history, culture, and the arts. His credits include Let the Good Times Roll , a twenty-six-hour history of African American music …
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Broadway's Dynamic Duos

Thursdays, January 8–February 19, 2026

… February 19, 2026, 1:00–3:00 pm Thursdays, January 8–February 19, 2026 Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Loewe, Rodgers & Hart Join us for this celebration of Broadway’s greatest music, … that remarkable collaboration, Richard Rodgers had already teamed up with Larry Hart to become the most successful Broadway songwriters in history. Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe … associated with some of the most beloved and heavily played records of that decade though his credits and successes trail outright to the new century: Barry McGuire, Johnny Rivers, Three Dog …
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The Catskills (2024): Film Screening and Discussion

Thursday, July 10, 2025

… pm Thursday, July 10, 2025 Sign up today for this FREE special LA-premiere screening of Lex Gillespie’s feature-length documentary The Catskills and an enlightening discussion with … playground for affluent Jewish families. As bungalow colony proprietors, guests, waiters, comedians, hoteliers, and beauticians share colorful tales of Catskill farms, boarding houses, … twenty-five years, he’s produced documentaries on music, history, culture, and the arts. His credits include Let the Good Times Roll , a twenty-six-hour history of African American music …
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