Jewish Film Festival 2023

  • Generation 1.5
  • Generation 1.5
  • Generation 1.5
  • Country: Israel
  • Year: 2022
  • Director: Roman Shumunov
  • Run Time: 80 minutes
  • Language(s): Hebrew and Russian with English subtitles

New Jersey Premiere

The monumental influx of Soviet immigrants to Israel in the 1990s left an indelible mark on Israeli society. This powerful documentary explores this complex history through the eyes of immigrants to Israel from the former USSR who came as children or teenagers. Three decades later, they reflect on the discrimination and racism they experienced and the compromises and sacrifices their families made to live freely as Jews. They share their rocky journey, navigating their complex identity and sense of belonging in their adopted homeland.

Virtual Screenings

Available online November 6–12