Dec 2, 2020
The best movies don’t just entertain while engendering a visceral emotional response, but also serve as a spark for stimulating conversation. The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival seeks to foster and amplify those conversations, bringing together the community in dialogue around the film arts and the important issues of our time. Festival screenings often feature the participation of filmmakers, actors, academics, authors, journalists and other experts. These curated conversations enhance the moviegoing experience, while fulfilling the AJFF mission to build bridges of understanding. In our latest podcast, we’ll share insights into AJFF’s programming philosophy when it comes to guest speakers: what is the value and importance of hearing from film artists and other voices at the film festival, and the larger role of community conversation in transforming an otherwise passive experience into a meaningful give and take of ideas. Host Sara Glassberg is joined by AJFF Guest Programming Co-Chairs journalist Dave Schechter and Emory Ethics professor Jonathan Crane.