Of the five films up for an international Oscar, Sirat is by far the most unsettling.I say that without fear of contradiction, even though I have yet to see most of its competitors. Watching Spain’s nominee is simply the kind of nerve-wracking experience that few films can match.French-born…

Five films have received Oscar noms in the international category, including the French-sponsored Iranian drama It Was Just an Accident and the apparent front-runner, Brazil’s The Secret Agent.Not on the final list is Iraq’s nominee for the honor—though it’s hard to say why, because the film is a…

This article first appeared online here.PBS has just launched Black and Jewish America, a four-week miniseries that examines the political and historical ties between African Americans and Jewish Americans.For those who want to examine the topic further, a new documentary directed by Ilana…

My community is getting ready for the annual Columbus Jewish Film Festival, but a local theater is beating it to the punch with one of the most powerful Holocaust-related documentaries you’re likely to see this year.Among Neighbors, directed by Yoav Potash (Crime After Crime), is about the tragic…