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Filtered By: Documentary Features Clear All
Andy Kaufman Is Me
Andy Kaufman Is Me
With never-before-heard audio tapes and unique insights from those within his inner circle, Andy Kaufman Is Me is a look inside the mind of the enigmatic performer Andy Kaufman.
Opening Night: Coexistence, My Ass!
Opening Night: Coexistence, My Ass!
Noam Shuster-Eliassi grew up as the literal poster child for the Israeli-Palestinian peace process before making a sharp pivot to stand-up comedy and political satire. But as the region descends further into devastating violence, she is now called to meet the moment—challenging her audiences with hard truths that are no laughing matter.
Death & Taxes
Death & Taxes
A view of wealth, inequality, and the American Dream through the lens of the estate tax—and the deeply personal story of a father and son.
Disposable Humanity
Disposable Humanity
A family investigates the history and memory of the Nazi Aktion T4 program, which targeted over 300,000 disabled people and catalyzed the Holocaust.
Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire
Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire
Oren Rudavsky’s poetic and powerful documentary, told in Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel’s own words, explores both the gift and the burden of being humanity’s witness.
Local Spotlight: The Feeling Remains
Local Spotlight: The Feeling Remains
A filmmaker unravels decades of family secrets and distorted memories, confronting the painful truths of a violent past in a compassionate search for understanding.
The First Lady
The First Lady
Fearing for her life, Israeli transgender pioneer Efrat Tilma fled the country as a teenager. Now in her seventies and a celebrated activist, she must fight for her freedom once again, as the country spirals into political and social regression.
Gold Bars: Who the F*ck is Uncle Ludwig?
Gold Bars: Who the F*ck is Uncle Ludwig?
After accusing his ex-business partner of living off stolen Nazi gold, a Montreal lawyer faces a defamation lawsuit that drags his daughter into a tangled investigation.
Take Action Spotlight: Heightened Scrutiny
Take Action Spotlight: Heightened Scrutiny
Amid the surge in anti-trans legislation that Chase Strangio battles in the courtroom, he must also confront media bias, exposing how narratives in the press influence public perception and the fight for transgender rights.

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Big Nights
SFJFF45's Big Nights honor stories big and small, illuminate the diversity of Jewish experiences, champion freedom of expression, and delight with their wit and charm.
JFI Supported Films
SFJFF45 is proud to showcase this dynamic group of films that received JFI support in their creation.
Special Events
From comedy performances and reprise screenings to book readings and community discussions, these special events must be experienced in person to be believed.
Next Wave Films
Next Wave spotlights films and filmmakers that explore the complicated, conflicting, and empowering elements of contemporary life.
Narrative Features
These narrative features shed light on the drama, and comedy, of Jewish life around the world.
Documentary Features
These non-fiction films train their lenses on vital stories in the Jewish community and beyond.