Louisville native, Jeff Roth will attend the opening of his animated short film, Tough Crowd.  Our feature film, Eli and Ben, is about an Israeli boy who wrestles with real life ethical dilemmas and his love for his father.  This is a bittersweet coming -of- age drama that will win the hearts of teens and adult audiences.  Mischievous 12 year old Eli has his world turned upside down after his father, a city architect, is charged with taking bribes.  Forced to question everything he believes in, Eli sets out to restore the reputation of his father while navigating questions of trust and friendship in Israeli society.

Dessert reception following the film.  Tickets are $15 for adults, $6 for children.  Tickets: Call JCC at 459-0660 or sold prior to show.

Israel 91 minutes