The 27th Annual Rutgers Jewish Film Festival - The Sandman & Dust Bowls and Jewish Souls: Another Si

THE SOUNDMAN

Country: Belgium
Year: 2026
Director: Frank Van Passel
Run Time: 118 minutes
Language(s): Dutch with English subtitles

On the brink of the German invasion of Belgium in 1940, introverted but passionate sound artist Berre begins interning at an acclaimed radio station in Brussels. There, he meets Elza, an aspiring Jewish voiceover actress who is navigating rising antisemitism. As sparks fly, their passion for radio offers a beacon of hope in dark times. Featuring uniquely breathtaking sound design, this immersive drama is a testament to the power of storytelling.

Official Selection, Palm Springs International Film Festival, 2026

DUST BOWLS AND JEWISH SOULS: ANOTHER SIDE OF WOODY GUTHRIE

Country: USA
Year: 2026
Director: Steven Pressman
Run Time: 89 minutes
Language(s): English

OPENING NIGHT FILM
NEW JERSEY PREMIERE

When Woody Guthrie, the legendary folk songwriter behind "This Land Is Your Land," married Jewish second wife Marjorie Greenblatt, he was introduced to an entirely new culture of traditions, struggles, and stories. Dust Bowls and Jewish Souls explores this hidden history with illuminating insight and a focus on Guthrie's connection to his mother-in-law, renowned Yiddish poet Aliza Greenblatt.

Thursday, November 5, 7:00 p.m. Director Steven Pressman Expected to Attend

Presented by: The Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life with support from The Karma Foundation