Israel Movie Night: Skokie
Monday, February 15, 2016 • 6 Adar I 5776
7:00 PM - 9:00 PMASBI Social Hall“Skokie” (1981)
125 minutes
with an introduction by ASBI member David Passman
Danny Kaye made his television acting debut in this highly acclaimed film dramatizing the controversial street demonstrations attempted by Nazis in the mainly-Jewish community of Skokie, Illinois, in late 1977, and the effects of the prospective march on many World War II concentration camp survivors who live there. The film was nominated for an Emmy as Outstanding Drama Special, with nominations also going to director Herbert Wise and writer Ernest Kinoy.
David Passman will briefly introduce “Skokie" by discussing the Constitutional issues which it dramatizes, and the atmosphere surrounding the events, which he remembers. He will also discuss some of the people whom he knew who are portrayed in the film.
Pizza will be served along with pop, popcorn, and chips.
Sponsored by the Israel Committee.
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