Greenville Jewish Federation and Greenville Jewish Film Festival hosting March ’68

October 3, 2024

As the world continues to struggle with antisemitism, The Greenville Jewish Federation and the Greenville Jewish Film Festival are bringing the award-winning March ‘68 to the community next month.

March ‘68 will be shown on Sunday, November 10, at 4 p.m. at the Camelot Cinemas, 48 E. Antrim Drive, Greenville.  Tickets for March ‘68 go on sale October 8 and can be purchased here (https://greenvillejewishfilmfestival.com/pop-up-movies/). Adult tickets are $18 and student tickets are $14. Both include popcorn and a drink. Students can email [email protected] for a discount code.

“We wanted to come together to show a film that captures the personal and cultural struggles that Jewish people face historically and how it relates to today,” said Courtney Tessler, CEO of the Greenville Jewish Federation.

Set against the harrowing backdrop of 1960s Warsaw, where the specter of Soviet purges looms large and anti-Semitism permeates societal norms, March ‘68 intertwines a story of love and protest — inspired by a moment in time that shaped the social consciousness of director Krzysztof Lang.

March ‘68 tells the story Hania, a student at the state theater school, experiences political awakening and her own personal revolution. At first, Hania is blinded by love, falling intensely for technology student Janek, whom she meets at a play opening; gradually, however, she comes to realize that her fellow Jewish citizens—including Hania’s doctor father—are being persecuted in a series of anti-Semitic purges conducted in response to the hate-fueled rhetoric of Poland’s leader, Władysław Gomułka. When her family decides to emigrate for their own safety, Hania doesn’t want to join them, and instead tries to build a life with Janek. However, things spiral out of control, leading to a powerful climax set during the infamous events of March 1968.

“We believe it is greatly important for Jewish organizations in Greenville to come together to educate and foster dialogue with ourselves and our neighbors through the medium of film,” said Caroline Warthen, co-chair of the Greenville Jewish Film Festival.

 

About the Greenville Jewish Federation

The Greenville Jewish Federation is a dynamic organization dedicated to serving and strengthening the Jewish community in Greenville and neighboring counties. With a rich philanthropy and community-building history, the Federation works tirelessly to support educational programs, social services, cultural events, and advocacy efforts that promote Jewish values, heritage, and unity. To learn more about the Greenville Jewish Federation’s initiatives and upcoming programs, visit www.jewishgreenville.org.

 

About The Greenville Jewish Film Festival

The Greenville Jewish Film Festival,  established in 2018, hopes to inspire the community to see beyond differences, and instead, connect over the ties that bind everyone – respect, love and humanity. The selection of movies allows for an opportunity to think critically and feel powerfully.  Learn more at www.greenvillejewishfilmfestival.com.