Boston Jewish Film is excited to announce the official selections for its annual Boston Jewish Film Festival, showcasing a wide array of films that explore intriguing themes, including music, women in film, intimate first-person narratives, cross-cultural identities, and more.

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the festival will feature 41 films at 12 venues throughout Greater Boston from November 7-19, 2018. With more than 60 screenings and events, the Boston Jewish Film Festival (BJFF) is a destination to view thought-provoking films and new media, and to join lively conversations with filmmakers.

The 2018 festival kicks off with an Opening Night screening of Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me. Other highlights on the big screen include the MidFest screening of The City Without Jews, (a recently restored silent film screening with musical accompaniment), as well as two short film series: the 8th Annual FRESHFLIX Short Film Competition and the Find Your Tribe Short Film Program. New this year, the Festival will feature a TLV TV Binge, screening several episodes of popular Israeli TV shows. The festival draws people of all ages, with BJFF Jr.! presenting An American Tail for young families and the new Teen Screen program Almost Famous.

The Boston Jewish Film Festival will take place at 12 locations: The Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Brattle Theatre, The Center for the Arts in Natick, Coolidge Corner Theatre, Institute of Contemporary Art, JCC Riemer-Goldstein Theater, Maynard Fine Arts Theatre Place, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, NewBridge on the Charles, Foxboro Patriot Place, Somerville Theatre, and West Newton Cinema.

Tickets for individual screenings can be purchased online at www.bostonjfilm.org, by phone at 888-615-3332 or in person at select box offices. Group sales and Festival passes are available online or by phone from the Boston Jewish Film office. For the full film schedule or for additional information, visit www.bostonjfilm.org.