Film Forum

The 17th annual Other Israel Film Festival runs Nov 2-9 at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan and presents cinema and television that inspires conversation and takes an in-depth look into Israeli and Palestinian societies. Other Israel presents dramatic and documentary films, as well as panels and events exploring the relationship between history, culture, and identity. The JCC presents films year-round. Check out our Fall lineup at www.jccfilm.org. 

Isaac Zablocki is the Director of Film Programs at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan with a rich background in multiple aspects of the film industry. After graduating from Columbia University's film school, he worked at Miramax Films and later produced and directed feature films while also developing educational programs for the Department of Education. He has been instrumental in shaping the film landscape at JCC Manhattan, including the establishment of the Israel Film Center and the annual programming of several film festivals such as the Other Israel Film Festival, which highlights the stories of Arab and underrepresented populations in Israel, and the ReelAbilities Film Festival, the largest festival in the world showcasing films by and about people with disabilities.

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