Event

24 Days - Merrimack, NH

New Hampshire Premiere

Cinemagic Stadium Theaters, Merrimack, NH

French w/English subtitles, 2014 Drama, Suspense
108 minutes
Director: Alexandre Arcady, France

Mature content, contains violence

This is a shocking tale of savage anti-Semitism in the heart of Europe. A young Parisian Jew, Ilan Halimi, is kidnapped by a suburban gang, who demand a huge ransom. Based on a book by his mother, Ruth Halimi, about the real events, this cinematic adaptation offers searing insight into the victim's ordeal,the violent world he enters, and the harrowing experience of his family, waiting and hoping that the police can save their son.

"Wrenching and politically astute" Screen Daily Winner of the Jewish Experience Award, Jerusalem Int'l Film Festival 2014

Special Guest, Lori Gans, Anti Defamation League

Following the film, Lori Gans, will discuss "Europe and the 'New' Anti-Semitism" and conduct a Q & A with audience members.

Lori Gans has been a member of the executive committee of the Anti-Defamation League's Northeast Region since 1989, and a member of ADL's National Commission since 1995. She has served in many leadership capacities over the years, primarily working in the education and leadership divisions. Lori co-created ADL's Leadership Institute, now a national program inspiring and empowering new leaders to join ADL in combating bigotry.