Denver Jewish Film Festival 2023

They Ain't Ready For Me

Expired February 16, 2021 6:30 AM
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Synopsis:

They Ain't Ready For Me is the story of Tamar Manasseh, the black rabbinical student who leads the fight against gun violence on the south side of Chicago. Tamar's identity and personality combine to make her a force to be reckoned with.


DJFF Film Review:

“Feel good movie about Jewish activism in south Chicago. Worth showing in this time of making a difference.”

~ Scott Robinson: Member, DJFF Film Selection Committee


“Timely and important. Tamar is such a compelling subject and this is a well-made documentary. Loved the way Tamar talks about how her Judaism informs her social justice work.”

~ Diane Waldman: Member, DJFF Film Selection Committee


“'When you see cracks, you go to work…that’s what do you [as a Jew].’ If we only show one film in the 2021 festival, it should be this. I was moved to tears and laughter throughout [by] this fierce, determined, generous leader whose tikkun olam in practice is saving her community, whose innate Jewish values and lessons from her rabbinic studies have moved her to action. Does so much for Black Jewish representation - we need these stories on screen so we can recognize and work to fix our Ashkenormative bias.”

~ Amy Weiner Weiss: Member, DJFF Film Selection Committee & Director of Festivals, JCC Mizel Arts and Culture Center


Available watch dates: February 13-15, 2021

This Content is Available in the Following Regions: USA


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Distributor - Menemsha Films

Distributor Name - Neil Friedman

Distributor Email - neilf@menemshafilms.com

  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    89 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    USA
  • Director
    Brad Rothschild
  • Producer
    Connor Kalista, Brad Rothschild
  • Cinematographer
    Daniel Kullman
  • Editor
    Connor Kalista
  • Composer
    Intelligenz