RE-EMERGING Opening At The Quad Cinema - New York City!

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"RE-EMERGING: The Jews of Nigeria" is a brand-new documentary film, that journeys into the heart of Igboland and into the lives and culture of the Igbo people. The film introduces the world to the many synagogues that dot the land, and a handful of passionate, committed, and diverse characters – each striving to fulfill their historical legacy with few resources and unbeknownst to most of the world. We meet Shmuel, who like many young men and women growing up in Nigeria, consistently heard that the Igbo people were Jews. Yet, two centuries of Christian Colonialism prevented him and many other Igbo from exploring that connection further. When an Internet café opens in his town, Shmuel begins by comparing Igbo traditions with Hebrew traditions. What he found starts him on a journey that eventually leads him to a community of thousands of Igbo Jews. Yet, despite the Igbo Jews’ passionate commitment to Judaism they are often met with outside scorn, family rejection and violence. In a devoutly religious country, with an Igbo population of 25 million, the movement has the potential to re-define Judaism. It also raises questions of identity for countless African-Americans, many who were once Igbo.

The film opens Friday, May 17th, and plays for a Week (May 17-23) twice daily at 1pm and 7pm. Short talkback with the film's director following each screening.

Tickets are:
$11/Adult
$8/Student & Senior
$8 /Groups of 10 or more.

Tickets, Trailer, Photos and More available at
www.re-emergingfilm.com

Group tickets can be purchased by calling 212-255-2243