Inspiring Films that Celebrate Music and Dance

 

Inspiring Films Featuring Music & Dance   Join Manish Chauhan, Janis Ian, & Varda Bar-Kar in Conversation after the Film Screenings   Call Me Dancer India, Israel, UK, USA, 2023 In Person, Nov. 12 & 17: Manish Chauhan     Torn between his artistic dreams and his parents’ expectations, Manish Chauhan's life is changed after a chance encounter with an Israeli ballet master in India. The two transform each other’s lives, as Manish, a Mumbai street dancer, struggles against all odds to become a professional dancer. This moving film is a celebration of dance and the human spirit. Janis Ian: Breaking Silence USA, 2024 • NJ Premiere  In Person, Nov. 17: Janis Ian & Director Varda Bar-Kar     An inside look at the illustrious career and personal journey of singer-songwriter Janis Ian, from her early hits, "Society's Child" and "At Seventeen," to her pathbreaking album Breaking Silence. Featuring Joan Baez, Arlo Guthrie, and other cultural icons, this musical film has the intimacy of a home movie, set against a sweeping historical backdrop.     CLICK HERE FOR FULL FILM SCHEDULE     Thank you for your support!   Donate Now   Your gift enables the Bildner Center to make a meaningful impact on campus and in the community, fostering engagement with Jewish identity, culture, and history.