friday/7
“Glove Story.” Four short stories in film about borders and personal space by Israeli filmmaker Oren Shekdy, with choreography by Dana Ruttenberg. Part of San Francisco Dance Film Festival. At Brava Theater, 2781 24th St., S.F. 7 p.m. $13-$15. www.sfdancefilmfest.org
saturday/8
Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival. Nov. 8: “Hanna’s Journey,” 7 p.m.; “One Small Hitch,” 9:30 p.m. Nov. 9: “For a Woman,” 3 p.m.; “Lady in Number 6: Music Saved My Life” and “The Return of the Violin,” 5 p.m.; “Cupcakes,” 7:30 p.m. At Camera 12, 201 S. Second St., San Jose. $12-$14. Nov. 10: “The Wonders,” 7:30 p.m. Nov 11: “Ida,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12: “A Place in Heaven,” 7:30 p.m. At Camera 7, 1875 Bascom Ave., Campbell. $12-$14. Festival continues through Nov. 16. Complete schedule at www.svjff.org
“American Jerusalem: Jews and the Making of San Francisco.” Documentary about the city’s Jewish pioneers. Part of Contra Costa Jewish Book & Arts Festival. At Beth Chaim Congregation,1800 Holbrook Drive, Danville. 7 p.m. $10-$12, free for 16 and younger. www.bethchaim.com
tuesday/11
“24 Days.” French film recounts the anti-Semitic kidnapping and murder of Parisian Jew Ilan Halimi. In French with English subtitles. Part of Sonoma County Jewish Film Festival. At Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St., Sebastopol. 1 and 7:30 p.m. $15. www.jccsoco.org
thursday/13
“Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon.” Documentary by Mike Myers chronicles career of the legendary Hollywood talent manager. Screening followed by Q&A with Gordon and Myers. Part of Napa Valley Film Festival. At Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St., Napa. 2 p.m. Prices vary. www.napavalleyfilmfest.org
friday/14
“Havana Curveball.” Documentary about a San Francisco teen’s efforts to bring baseball equipment to kids in Cuba as his bar mitzvah project. Part of Napa Valley Film Festival. At Mercedes-Benz Theater, 500 First St., Napa. 12:30 p.m. Also Nov. 15 at Glideport at Indian Springs, 1712 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga. 10 a.m. Also Nov. 16 at Cameo Cinema, 1340 Main St., St. Helena. 12:30 p.m. Prices vary. www.napavalleyfilmfest.org
sunday/16
“Reflections on Resistance.” Screening of Emmy-nominated documentary “Defiant Requiem,” about the resistance of Jewish prisoners at Terezin, followed by Q&A with the director/composer. For ages 12 and older. At Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. 1 p.m. Free. www.emanuelsf.org/specialevents
End of the reel. The Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival will close on a lighter note with the documentary “When Comedy Went to School,” which looks at the important role Jews have played in the history of American comedy, featuring Jerry Stiller, Mort Sahl, Jerry Lewis, Marc Maron and others. The evening includes an appearance by Larry King, who will be presented with a lifetime achievement award. 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16 at Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. $65.www.paloaltojcc.org
tuesday/18
“Rue Mandar.” Film about three estranged French-Jewish siblings brought together after years of separation for a funeral and a chance to reconnect. In French with English subtitles. Part of Sonoma County Jewish Film Festival. At Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley St., Sebastopol. 1 and 7:30 p.m. $15. www.jccsoco.org
“The Return.” Documentary about the resurgence of Jewish life in Poland from the perspectives of four women. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 7:30 p.m. Free. (510) 809-4953 or http://eastbayjewishfilm.org