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From March 21, 2007 1:30 PM
Until March 21, 2007 3:00 PM |
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Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04101 |
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| Info Line |
207-831-7495 |
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http://www.mjff.org |
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| Contact |
MJFF
PO Box 7465
Portland, ME 04112
207-831-7495
filmfest@mjff.org
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| Description |
 MJFF SENIORS MATINEE
Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress Street, Portland
Wednesday, March 21, 1:30 pm (Free luncheon at 12:00 noon for first sixty seniors 65 and older who call 207-831-7495 for reservation)
FROM PHILADELPHIA TO THE FRONT
Directed by Judy Gelles and Marianne Bernstein.
US, 2005, 37 min., English.
This inspiring documentary profiles the experiences of six Philadelphia U.S. military veterans, now in their 80s, who fought against the Germans during WWII. The film features stunning archival footage, including the first Jewish worship service at Dachau after it was liberated.
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ILONA, UPSTAIRS
Directed by Melissa Hammel.
US, 2005, 24 min., English.
Melissa Hammel worked with documentary legend Albert Maysles (Grey Gardens, Gimme Shelter) to create this stunning portrait of her eccentric and elusive West Village neighbor Ilona--an octogenarian artist, performer, false eyelash-wearer, and Holocaust survivor.
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In person: Co-director, Judy Gelles
In person: Milton Dank, a war veteran profiled in film
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