PALM BEACH COUNTY PREMIERE

Brooklyn, 1960s - At 12 years old, David Sabah feels trapped. The youngest of four in a traditional and devout Syrian Jewish family, his parents Esther and Eli hold him to extremely high standards, hoping to raise him into an ideal member of the New York Jewish business community. His oldest brother, Morris, diagnosed with schizophrenia, is locked away upstairs as a family secret, while his oldest sister, Vivian, was estranged long ago for her rejection of traditional Jewish values. Only his sister Rita remains in the good graces of the family, devoted to her role. Fearful of becoming a black-sheep like Morris and Vivian, he struggles to balance his pursuit of happiness and his filial duty as tensions rise amidst his family in light of a tragic loss. David finds peace through his love for baseball, and even more surprisingly, a natural aptitude for it.

DIRECTOR’S BIO: Albert Dabah

Albert Dabah has been in the video production business for thirty-six years, as owner of Simba Productions, which in 2016 was named one of the top 20 production companies in New York City.

He’s had the opportunity to work with notable directors and actors such as Martin Scorsese, Ron Howard, Ridley Scott, Meryl Streep, John Travolta, Diane Keaton, and Tom Cruise. His years of experience in New York City video production have provided a wealth of knowledge and industry know-how, which he uses to guide a team of talented and energetic producers, writers, camera operators, sound technicians, and editors.

Sponsored By Elissa Spiro and Barbara & Steve Forman