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This innovative and captivating dance film, three decades in the making, beautifully conveys themes of resilience, connection, and hope. Originally presented as a live choreodrama in both the former Yugoslavia and New York City, it chronicles a heroine's life journey from her school days to the challenges of living in a ghetto, her deportation to a concentration camp, and her eventual immigration to the United States. With a remarkable ensemble of 15 virtuoso performers and an original musical score and design, Sh'ma: A Story of Survival offers a true cinematic experience.
- Year2023
- Runtime66 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereSoutheast US Premiere
- DirectorSuki John
- ScreenwriterSuki John
- CastKeith Saunders, Samantha Pille, Kira Rae Daniel
- CinematographerCarl Coomer
- EditorJuliana DeBellis, James A. Martinez
If you would like to donate to support our efforts, you can do so by clicking here. You can also experience all the films streaming in the Festival's virtual program by purchasing an All-Access Virtual Pass by clicking here.
This innovative and captivating dance film, three decades in the making, beautifully conveys themes of resilience, connection, and hope. Originally presented as a live choreodrama in both the former Yugoslavia and New York City, it chronicles a heroine's life journey from her school days to the challenges of living in a ghetto, her deportation to a concentration camp, and her eventual immigration to the United States. With a remarkable ensemble of 15 virtuoso performers and an original musical score and design, Sh'ma: A Story of Survival offers a true cinematic experience.
- Year2023
- Runtime66 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereSoutheast US Premiere
- DirectorSuki John
- ScreenwriterSuki John
- CastKeith Saunders, Samantha Pille, Kira Rae Daniel
- CinematographerCarl Coomer
- EditorJuliana DeBellis, James A. Martinez