JCC Film - Viva Espania: A Tale in Four Octaves

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A true fairy tale about Hanna Ahroni, a Yemenite child virtuoso who came from a poor family and rose to international stardom. In the early days of the State of Israel, Hanna rose to fame and was the original voice who recordered many of the young country's classic songs. After her military service, she faced an accumulation of upsets, with help of her new manager she then went on to capture the hearts of Europe and America as an accomplished international singer performing on all the major TV shows and the top venues around the world. Then at the height of her international career, she decided to give it all up.

The film follows the journey of a petite woman with a huge voice, and her amazing story. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with top entertainers and key personalities of the music industry who were a part of this amazing journey.

Followed by conversation with Director of the film and special guest: Hanna Ahroni

Directed by Ofer Naim
(55min, Israel, 2011)


Tue, Sep 13
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
$9.00 Member
$11.00 Nonmember
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To register please visit: http://www.jccmanhattan.org/film?page=cat-content&progid=24374