From the very beginning, actor Paul Newman captivated the cinema audience with his exceptional azure eyes. The reserved Newman himself finds it trivial and even disturbing that everyone is so taken with his appearance. The actor and director - who has played in more than sixty films and directed twelve of them - prefers to focus on his work and family. And, at least as important, on his philanthropic ventures and political activism. Sponsored by The Film Festival Committee, and is free of charge as a Hanukkah gift to the community. This film will be open from Friday, December 16 through Monday, December 26.

Paul Newman, Behind Blue Eyes

Hartwarming tale of Nira, a broken Hanukkah candle who becomes the shamash ("lead candle" of the hanukkiah) on the last night of the Festival of Lights. Sponsored by The Film Festival Committee as a Hanukkah gift to the community. This film will be open from Friday, December 16 through Monday, December 26.

The Broken Candle

Paul Newman, Behind Blue Eyes & The Broken Candle

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