#AJFF2019 Opening Night Ceremony
Alas, the commencement to the 19th Annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival had arrived! And I know I say it often, but #AJFF is my absolute favorite film festival here in Atlanta! Every year I attend, I leave out totally impacted by all of the staff members serving so attentively from beginning to end and more importantly, the opening film selection. Prior to the start of the opening night film, SHOELACES, we were blessed to attend the Pre-Screening Gala in the elegantly large galleria space at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. That night, there was a slew of delicious tastings from local food artisans and restaurants. Among these were,
Baroque Culinary Services
C. Ellet’s Steakhouse
Cafe Sunflower
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Chai Yo Modern Thai
Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse
For All Occasions & More
Il Giallo Osteria & Bar
Imperial Fez Moroccan Restaurant
Kaiser’s Chophouse
Secreto Souther Kitchen & Bar
South City Kitchen Vinings
Watershed on Peachtree
Zafron Restaurant
28 Whole Gluten Free Bakery
Batdorf & Bronson Coffee Roasters
Da Vinci’s Donuts
Tiff’s Treats Cookie Delivery
For the opening film selection, we watched SHOELACES which is a very heart-warming film! Nominated for 8 Israeli Awards including Best Film, SHOELACES is a brilliant dramedy about an aging mechanic with major health issues including kidney failure who finds himself taking custody of his special-needs son that he abandoned as a child. The story unravels as the two face a series of very difficult challenges with having to learn each other while at the same time, dealing with their own physical and emotional struggles. Eventually, their relationship is beautifully restored as they learn to depend on one another and ultimately, forgive one another as they equally forgive themselves. There is a lot to be learned through this film and what we see in the end is, with practice and perseverance, we can work through the most difficult of situations and master them as efficiently as tying our shoelaces!
For more information about the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, please visit www.ajff.org.
