WHAT: Greenville Jewish Film Festival returns with SummerFest 2023

WHEN: SUNDAY, AUGUST 27

TIME: 4pm – 7pm Film Screening/Q&A/Reception/Entertainment

WHERE: South Carolina Children’s Theatre
153 Augusta Street
Greenville, SC 29601

TICKETS: $30/person (available on our website beginning August 1, 2023)

This year’s 4th Annual SummerFest 2023 event will feature music, speaker, cultural delicacies, and the movie, “THE JEWS and THE BLUES”. This film is a musical journey that along the way becomes
something much more. Drew Stone, a documentary filmmaker, musician and talk show host born and raised in New York City follows his passion for music and adventure. He travels to Israel and discovers how the blues ties into this incredible mix of cultures. Arab, Ethiopian, Moroccan, all Jewish, all Israeli, united through the universal tie that binds them together…. Music. Experience the sights, sounds and the unexpected on this expedition into uncharted territory. The Jews and The Blues : A musical AND spiritual Journey.

CUISINE: Middle Eastern Fare catered by The Uptown Company

MUSIC: Charles Hedgepath, local singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and Blues enthusiast.

SPECIAL GUEST: Drew Stone, director and star of the film, will speak about his experiences filming the 2021 movie. He will be available for phone interviews before the event.

About The Jewish Film Festival 

The Greenville Jewish Film Festival showcases the richness and diversity of the Jewish experience by presenting contemporary international films. Along with these films and documentaries we also include discussions with guest speakers, cuisine from different countries, and often music and entertainment. The GJFF hopes to strengthen our cultural foundation and promote diversity through higher visibility.