Follow along as these critters and kids embark on adventures of friendship, family, and learning to be yourself. This colorful collection of animated films will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy!
This program will also screen twice in person at NWFF on Feb. 4 at noon & Feb. 11 at 12:30pm. VIRTUAL, IN-PERSON, and HYBRID (virtual AND in-person) Festival Passes are available.
⚠️ Please note: NWFF patrons will be required to wear masks that cover both nose and mouth while in the building. Disposable masks are available at the door for those who need them. We are not currently checking vaccination cards. Read full COVID policies here.
Ezra is excited to bring homemade latkes to class to celebrate Hanukkah during his school holiday party. The only problem is that Ezra is Black & Jewish (aka Blewish), which confuses his classmates, as they assume he should be celebrating Christmas. This confusion arises again when Ezra visits a Jewish home for a shabbat dinner, and the children there question Ezra's Jewish identity due to his Black skin. Back home and frustrated, Ezra decides to conceal his Jewish identity, as it will be easier and less confusing to others if he just lives life as people see him. But, this changes when Ezra meets two other Blewish siblings struggling to find representation in books on Judaism. Ezra realizes that showing his authentic self can help others see that they're not alone either. Ezra and his family throw a party, inviting his new friends, as well as the other children. Everyone eats latkes and seeing everyone learning to accept and understand each other helps Ezra feel much more comfortable in his own skin, and he finally embraces his whole identity.
- Year2021
- Runtime4 minutes
- Languagenonverbal
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorEzra Edmond
Follow along as these critters and kids embark on adventures of friendship, family, and learning to be yourself. This colorful collection of animated films will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy!
This program will also screen twice in person at NWFF on Feb. 4 at noon & Feb. 11 at 12:30pm. VIRTUAL, IN-PERSON, and HYBRID (virtual AND in-person) Festival Passes are available.
⚠️ Please note: NWFF patrons will be required to wear masks that cover both nose and mouth while in the building. Disposable masks are available at the door for those who need them. We are not currently checking vaccination cards. Read full COVID policies here.
Ezra is excited to bring homemade latkes to class to celebrate Hanukkah during his school holiday party. The only problem is that Ezra is Black & Jewish (aka Blewish), which confuses his classmates, as they assume he should be celebrating Christmas. This confusion arises again when Ezra visits a Jewish home for a shabbat dinner, and the children there question Ezra's Jewish identity due to his Black skin. Back home and frustrated, Ezra decides to conceal his Jewish identity, as it will be easier and less confusing to others if he just lives life as people see him. But, this changes when Ezra meets two other Blewish siblings struggling to find representation in books on Judaism. Ezra realizes that showing his authentic self can help others see that they're not alone either. Ezra and his family throw a party, inviting his new friends, as well as the other children. Everyone eats latkes and seeing everyone learning to accept and understand each other helps Ezra feel much more comfortable in his own skin, and he finally embraces his whole identity.
- Year2021
- Runtime4 minutes
- Languagenonverbal
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorEzra Edmond