The 24th Season of the Sidney R. Hoffman Memorial Film Festival at the JCMI on Marco Island has been announced and will feature four award-winning films, not often available in theatres.
The “Sunday Series” kicks off on December 22nd, 2024, withTheCatskills– a fabulous journey into the storied mountain getaway north of New York City that served as a refuge for Jewish immigrants fleeing poverty as well as a lavish playground for affluent Jewish families. Some of the greatest comedians of the last century performed at the legendary resort including Mel Brooks, Milton Beryl, Alan King, and many others.
The Goldman Casemakes its exclusive SWF premiere on January 19th, 2025. The film chronicles a second trial that began in 1975 against French left-wing revolutionary Pierre Goldman, accused of several armed robberies and the death of two chemists.
Paul Newman fans won’t want to missPaul Newman, Behind Blue Eyeson Sunday, February 16th – a beautiful behind-the-scenes look at the legendary film icon. The movie examines his films, his passions, his political views and civic battles to discover the life and personality of the actor, the family man, and the philanthropist hiding behind his blue eyes.
The final film of the season is titledAmericaand it follows a former champion swimmer from Israel, now giving swimming lessons in Chicago. When he learned that his father has died, he returns to Tel Aviv to sort out his father’s affairs. There he reconnects with his childhood friend and former swimming partner. Don’t miss this extraordinary movie on Sunday, March 16th, 2025.
The Sunday Film Series at the JCMI starts at 2:00 PM and includes a reception following each film.
Tickets are available online at www.jcmimusic.com. The JCMI is located at 991 Winterberry Drive Marco Island, FL 34145.
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