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2026 Cinema Series at Jewish Museum and Cultural Center: Cast a Giant Shadow (Portsmouth)
January 24 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Film series with commentary following each movie. Parental discretion advised, see ratings as listed.
Jan 3: Woman in Gold (2015) An octogenarian Jewish refugee, takes on the Austrian government to recover a world famous painting of her aunt plundered by the Nazis during World War II, she believes rightfully belongs to her family. Starring Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds; 1 Hr 49 Min; RATED PG-13
Jan 10: Defiance (2008) In this action-packed drama based on an extraordinary true story, four brothers fight back against Nazi soldiers and create a hidden community in the woods of Belarus to protect more than 1,000 Jewish refugees during World War II. Starring Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber, Jamie Bell, Alexa Davalos; 2h 17m; RATED R
Jan 17: The Band’s Visit
The Band’s Visit (Original title: Bikur Ha-Tizmoret; 2007) A band comprised of members of the Egyptian police force head to Israel to play at the inaugural ceremony of an Arab arts center, only to find themselves lost in the wrong town. Starring Sasson Gabay, Ronit Elkabetz, Saleh Bakri; 1h 27m; RATED PG-13
Jan 24 – Show time 7:00 PM!! Doors open at 6:30 PM
Cast a Giant Shadow (1966) Following the U.N. decision to split British Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states, a former U.S. Army officer is recruited by the Jews to reorganize the Haganah (the precursor to the modern day IDF). Based on the real-life experiences of a Jewish American military officer, Colonel David “Mickey” Marcus. Starring Kirk Douglas, Senta Berger, Yul Brynner, Frank Sinatra, Angie Dickinson; 2h 26m; NOT RATED
Jan 31 – This film is presented as a tribute to Tim Cooper of blessed memory
8½ (Italian: Otto e mezzo) is a 1963 avant-grade film co-written and directed by Federico Fellini. The metafictional narrative centers on famous Italian film director Guido Anselmi who suffers from writer’s block as he attempts to direct an epic science fiction film. 8½ won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Costume Design. Starring Marcello Mastroianni, Anouk Aimee, Claudia Cardinale; 2h 18m; NOT RATED)
Thank you to the City of Portsmouth and Sheriff Michael Moore for assisting us with event security.