Reeling 2009: Gefilte Fish with a Side of Shrimp on the Barbie

The stories told in this short film program feature mostly Jewish females trying to weather the storms of war, persecution, tradition, death, and paralyzing insecurity. As fleeting or lasting as their time together may be, the significance of the love they share is undeniable. Admission: $10.00 ($8.00 members), tickets available online: http://reelingfilmfestival.tix.com * Gevald (Netalie Braun, Israel, 2009): When the Jerusalem pride parade is canceled due to violent religious opposition, a young religious woman decides to cross dangerous lines. * Meeskeit (Neil Needleman, USA, 2009): The story of two ugly people (“meeskeits,” in Yiddish) and the beautiful relationship they never had. * Love…and the Space Between (Beth Child, Australia, 2009): A woman’s spirit watches on as her friends and her lover grapple with the emotional devastation of her passing. * The Other War (Tamar Glezerman, Israel, 2008): In Tel-Aviv during the second Lebanon war, Elli finds herself trapped between her family traditions, and her lover who wants them to leave Israel together. About Reeling: Reeling 2009, the second-oldest LGBT film festival in the world, will run November 5th through the 15th, showcasing innovative gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender films from around the globe. Reeling will take place at Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema (2828 N. Clark St.), Film Row Cinema (Columbia College, 1104 S. Wabash Ave.), Music Box Theatre (3733 N. Southport Ave.), and the Festival’s home base at Chicago Filmmakers (5243 N. Clark St.). As always, Reeling continues to push boundaries and keep the festival’s programming fresh and culturally rich by presenting work from worldwide perspectives and in genres ranging from light-hearted comedy to introspective experimental. Our mission is to recognize the important artistic and socially relevant contributions LGBT filmmakers have made to our culture and to counteract stereotyping with valid, meaningful, and diverse portrayals of LGBT people. For film and event information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.reelingfilmfestival.org.

Event website