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What if an integral part of your identity lies in someone whom you have not only lost, but whom you cannot remember? Lara Mizel was 15 months old when she lost her mother, Shirley, to cancer. Years later, the 39-year-old Angeleno, who was born in South Africa, set out to learn everything she could about her mother from those who knew her best: her family. For nearly four decades, Mizel’s family had stayed mum about her mother, until she traveled to South Florida, San Diego, New York City, and Israel to interview relatives and piece together anything that would bring her mother to life, from photographs to home movies and handwritten letters.
Accompanying the film premiere is a discussion with director Lara Mizel, executive producer/composer Cheston Mizel, and moderator Joy Schandler. To view the conversation please click here.
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The Miami Jewish Film Festival virtual program is made possible with the generous support of Benjamin Nahum and Tamar Roodner.
- Year2020
- Runtime40 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereFlorida Premiere
- DirectorLara Mizel
- CastLara Mizel
- EditorEli Staiman, Chava Tombosky
- MusicJanet Robin, Eli Staiman
We would appreciate your support if you would like to donate to our efforts and help cover our streaming costs. Please consider donating when "Unlocking" the film or by clicking here.
What if an integral part of your identity lies in someone whom you have not only lost, but whom you cannot remember? Lara Mizel was 15 months old when she lost her mother, Shirley, to cancer. Years later, the 39-year-old Angeleno, who was born in South Africa, set out to learn everything she could about her mother from those who knew her best: her family. For nearly four decades, Mizel’s family had stayed mum about her mother, until she traveled to South Florida, San Diego, New York City, and Israel to interview relatives and piece together anything that would bring her mother to life, from photographs to home movies and handwritten letters.
Accompanying the film premiere is a discussion with director Lara Mizel, executive producer/composer Cheston Mizel, and moderator Joy Schandler. To view the conversation please click here.
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The Miami Jewish Film Festival virtual program is made possible with the generous support of Benjamin Nahum and Tamar Roodner.
- Year2020
- Runtime40 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereFlorida Premiere
- DirectorLara Mizel
- CastLara Mizel
- EditorEli Staiman, Chava Tombosky
- MusicJanet Robin, Eli Staiman