The Jewish Film Institute has announced its lineup for the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival, the 38th annual summer event for Bay Area cinephiles and lovers of Jewish history, culture and ideas. The 18-day festival, which will showcase 67 films from 22 countries, runs July 19 to Aug. 5 at venues in San Francisco, Albany,…
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