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Funny documentary chronicles Canadian comic’s journey

Arts & Culture>> Canada>> Documentary>> Entertainment>> Films>> Jewish Identity | May 14, 2013

Barry Avrich’s sharp and funny new documentary Quality Balls: the David Steinberg Story chronicles Winnipeg-born Steinberg on his journey from young hopeful comic...

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The Man Who Would Be King a cautionary tale

Arts & Culture>> Beliefs and Concepts>> Commentary>> Films>> Opinion | May 14, 2013

I once had a brilliant teacher in college who I admired greatly because of his intellect and his charismatic personality, marvelling at his encyclopedic knowledge...

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Searching for Sugar Man a journey of identity, not fame or fortune

Arts & Culture>> Films | May 7, 2013

I have a friend who is a serious artist. He creates beautiful renditions of nature scenes. In fact, he recently had an exhibit at a well-known New York gallery....

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As it was for The Iron Lady, serving community can have its costs

Arts & Culture>> Films | April 30, 2013

When I was first married, I attended Sabbath services at the rabbinic school where I studied. Present at the services were many of the rabbis who taught me during...

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Hot Docs has a little something Jewish for everybody

Arts & Culture>> Documentary>> Entertainment>> Films | April 23, 2013

Here’s a round-up of some Jewish interest documentaries screening around town at the 20th annual Hot Docs 2013 film festival, April 25 to May 5. (Canadian International...

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