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AUDIENCE AWARD & FIRST FEATURE AWARD SPECIAL MENTION -- SHEFFIELD DOCFEST
JURY SPECIAL RECOGNITION -- DOCNYC
A glimpse into the lives of an eccentric New York family, Charm Circle follows filmmaker Nira Burstein as she attempts to bridge the fractured relationships between herself and her family. Emotional and accomplished, especially in the way it weaves together decades-old home videos and contemporary footage, the film crafts a powerful family portrait that questions the value of the bonds that tie us together. Burstein’s brave, wryly amusing first feature is as loving as it is unpredictable. With moments of humor, music, and creativity, Charm Circle finds compassion in places most challenging.
Accompanying the film premiere is a discussion with director Nira Burstein and moderator Deborah Hurwitz, division director of Jewish Community Services South Florida. To view the conversation please click here.
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The 2022 Miami Jewish Film Festival virtual program is made possible with the generous support of Benjamin Nahum and Tamar Roodner.
- Year2021
- Runtime79 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereFlorida Premiere
- DirectorNira Burstein
- CastUri Burstein, Raya Burstein, Judy Burstein
- CinematographerNira Burstein
- EditorNira Burstein, Michael Levine
- MusicUri Burstein
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.
AUDIENCE AWARD & FIRST FEATURE AWARD SPECIAL MENTION -- SHEFFIELD DOCFEST
JURY SPECIAL RECOGNITION -- DOCNYC
A glimpse into the lives of an eccentric New York family, Charm Circle follows filmmaker Nira Burstein as she attempts to bridge the fractured relationships between herself and her family. Emotional and accomplished, especially in the way it weaves together decades-old home videos and contemporary footage, the film crafts a powerful family portrait that questions the value of the bonds that tie us together. Burstein’s brave, wryly amusing first feature is as loving as it is unpredictable. With moments of humor, music, and creativity, Charm Circle finds compassion in places most challenging.
Accompanying the film premiere is a discussion with director Nira Burstein and moderator Deborah Hurwitz, division director of Jewish Community Services South Florida. To view the conversation please click here.
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The 2022 Miami Jewish Film Festival virtual program is made possible with the generous support of Benjamin Nahum and Tamar Roodner.
- Year2021
- Runtime79 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereFlorida Premiere
- DirectorNira Burstein
- CastUri Burstein, Raya Burstein, Judy Burstein
- CinematographerNira Burstein
- EditorNira Burstein, Michael Levine
- MusicUri Burstein