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2nd Annual Boca International Jewish Film Festival

Unveils 2025 Line-Up

She Wouldn’t Take Off Her The evening features the Palm Beach County premiere • Marcella (Florida Premiere): February 24, 2025,

Boots & Diane Warren: of Diane Warren: Relentless, an inspiring documentary featuring a Q&A with Giuliano Hazen, cookbook author
celebrating the most successful songwriter you never heard of
and son of the iconic Italian chef and cookbook author,
Relentless To Open Festival with 15 Academy Award nominations, and who is responsible Marcella Hazen.
for the soundtrack of our lives, penning iconic hits for the

“This year’s BIJFF is bigger and better than ever,” added
Sunday, February 23 world’s biggest pop stars including Cher, Whitney Houston, Lesley Rich, Festival co-founder. “We’re proud to showcase
Aerosmith, Britney Spears, Celine, and Beyoncé. Directed incredible films that highlight Jewish stories, traditions, and
Closes With Guns N’ Moses by Bess Kargman and featuring appearances by Jerry humor while creating a space for connection and cultural
Sunday, March 16 Bruckheimer, Cher, Gloria Estefan, Quincy Jones, and Toni appreciation.”
Braxton, the film delves into Diane Warren’s life, creative Passes and individual tickets are now available, including
By Hillary Reynolds process, and achievements. The screening will include a red- virtual options to enjoy films from home. For tickets, sponsorship
carpet reception and a Q&A with special guests. opportunities, and more details, visit www.JFilmBoca.org.
Festival Presents 70 Feature Films & Shorts to Include Closing Film – Sunday, March 16, 2025 About the Boca International Jewish Film Festival
U.S., Florida, and Palm Beach County Premieres of Films The festival concludes with Guns N’ Moses, a quirky and The Boca International Jewish Film Festival has become
Spanning 25 Countries heartfelt comedy by director Salvador Litvak. Starring Neal the largest Jewish/Israeli film festival in Southeast Florida,
The Boca International Jewish Film Festival (BIJFF) McDonough, Dermot Mulroney, and Christopher Lloyd, the and is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated
returns for its highly anticipated 2nd annual event, from film follows a small-town rabbi turned unlikely gunslinger in to celebrating Jewish culture through film. Founded by
February 23 to March 16, 2025. With an impressive lineup the wake of a violent attack on his community. This special Wendy Honig, Lesley Rich, and Arleen Roberts, the BIJFF
of more than 70 feature films, documentaries, and shorts premiere event will include a closing party and a Q&A with presents thoughtfully curated films and events to promote
representing 25 countries, the festival offers a rich cultural the director Salvador Litvak. understanding, tradition, and community engagement in
experience for cinephiles and the community. Screenings Special Pre-Festival and Festival Highlights: Boca Raton and beyond looking to support Jewish/Israeli film
and special events will take place at Cinemark Palace 20 in • Orchestra of Exiles (Pre-Festival Screening): January and charities. The Festival has quickly grown to become the
Boca Raton and the Movies of Delray, with appearances from 13, 2025, with director Josh Aronson and Dr. Robert Watson. largest Jewish/Israeli film festival in Southeast Florida and is
filmmakers, producers, and actors who will provide unique An exclusive screening of this Academy Award-nominated supported by its large group of dedicated Patrons including
insights into their work. documentary that tells the story of one man’s quest to save its Grand Benefactors Billi and Bernie Marcus and Marilyn
“Our vision has always been to bring people together Europe’s premier Jewish musicians from the Nazis by and Jay Weinberg. 
through the power of film,” said Wendy Honig, Co-Founder forming the Palestine Symphony Orchestra.
of the BIJFF. “This year’s festival continues to reflect the • Shari & Lamb Chop Cinebash Premiere: January
diversity and vibrancy of Jewish culture worldwide. We are 27, 2025, at the Wick Theater. Includes a patron dinner, film Lease Renewals
thrilled to showcase stories that educate, inspire, and entertain screening, and live show with ventriloquist Mallory Lewis
while fostering meaningful conversations.” along with Lamb Chop and the rest of the puppet family. Renters- If you plan to renew your lease at Boca
Opening Day Highlights – Sunday, February 23, 2025: This touching documentary explores the legacy of beloved Pointe, please provide the BPCA Management office
The festival opens at 11 a.m. with the Florida premiere of puppeteer and television host Shari Lewis through the eyes
She Wouldn’t Take Off Her Boots, a powerful documentary of her daughter, Mallory Lewis. a copy of your renewal lease and vehicle registration
by director Wilky Black that recounts stories of survival • Technion 10² Screening & Reception: February 26, prior to your lease expiration date. Both items are
during the Holocaust, and the creation of a Monument 2025, at Cinemark. Celebrating 100 years of Technion-Israel. needed to ensure that your transponder does not get
honoring those who perished in Liepāja, Latvia, during the The Palm Beach County premiere of Technion 10², a film that deactivated when the lease ends. Please email to
Holocaust. Following the screening, producer Paul Burger, celebrates the milestone 100th anniversary of Technion in admin@bocapointe.com.
the artist Victoria Milstein and historian Dr. Robert Watson Israel, followed by a special reception hosted by the American Thank you! 
will engage the audience in a thought-provoking discussion. Technion Society.