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Each season, we carefully curate films that not only entertain but also encourage reflection, understanding, and appreciation for the richness of Jewish life. Through these shared experiences, we aim to strengthen cultural ties and highlight the common threads that unite us all.
Each season, we carefully curate films that not only entertain but also encourage reflection, understanding, and appreciation for the richness of Jewish life. Through these shared experiences, we aim to strengthen cultural ties and highlight the common threads that unite us all.
Our Summer Series at The Pointe 14 Theaters wrapped up with three powerful and thought-provoking films that left audiences laughing, reflecting, and connecting.
One Big Happy Family –
This heartfelt dramedy explored the complexities of family secrets and generational bonds. Viewers were moved by its mix of humor and raw emotion, with standout performances that had the theater alternating between laughter and tears.
Guns & Moses –
Closing the series with a bold edge, Guns & Moses combined action, satire, and sharp social commentary. Its gripping pace and memorable one-liners made it a standout conversation piece as festival-goers left the theater debating its deeper themes.
Matchmaking 2 –
Back by popular demand, this charming sequel picked up where the original left off, diving once again into the world of love, tradition, and the challenges of modern relationships. Audiences delighted in its warmth, wit, and the joy of seeing familiar characters find new beginnings.
Elie Wiesel: Soul On Fire – This compelling new documentary offered our attendees a rare, intimate portrait of one of the most influential voices to emerge from the Holocaust. Told largely through Wiesel’s own words and voice, the film explores his journey as a survivor, writer, teacher, and Nobel laureate. A virtual Q&A with the film producer, Oren Rudavsky, followed the screening of the film.
Donate directly to our Non-profit organization by online payment or check by mail.
View our sponsors from last year's festival and if interested, inquire about becoming one.
Our Next Jewish Film Festival begins on April 26th, 2026. The Countdown is on!
WECT wrote and featured The Jewish Film Festival on the news on our community and education out reach program. This segment also features with interview of our President, Debbie Smith at the event at the Wilson Center. You can read the article and watch the segment here – Film screening for New Hanover County public schools seeks to teach students about the Holocaust
WWAY interviewed out President, Debbie Smith, and wrote about our 2021 film fest with an article titled, 7th Annual Wilmington Jewish Film Festival to present 7 feature films and 4 shorts. Click the article link to watch the interview & read the full story.
The Star News Online Outlet wrote about our pop up event we held with an article titled, Wilmington Jewish Film Festival offers film pop-up in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on how we featured the film “Aulcie” in honor of basketball season and Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The Wilmington Jewish Film Festival is supported in part by the United Jewish Appeal of Wilmington. We could not do what we do if it was not for the UJA of Wilmington every year.
A big thank you to The City of Wilmington, The Landfall Foundation & The N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources for providing grants and resources every year to the festival.
Now streaming on Apple TV, Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Fandango at Home and Google Play.
Check out the Bad Shabbos Official Website Here
Currently playing in theaters in NYC, Los Angeles, Ft Lee, NJ Check their website for upcoming theatrical releases and film festivals on their Official Website Here.
Screening scheduled in Raleigh on February 12, 2026. More details to come.
Released to AMC Theaters on October 3; View their website for showtimes in cities they’re showing in.
Currently not being shown in NC or SC.
You can learn more at One Big Happy Family’s Official Website Here.
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