Presented by American Friends of ELEM’s Florida Chapter, ETHAN BLOOM follows the 13-year-old titular character as he finds solace in the Catholic church after the passing of his mother – a refuge that feels like home, even though he was born into a Jewish family. When his father insists on a bar mitzvah and Ethan’s secret unravels at his girlfriend’s confirmation party, the young seeker must confront the lies he’s told and the grief he’s been running from.
Through the wisdom of an unconventional rabbi, the love of his complicated family, and his first romance with a cowboy-boot-wearing girl who can put him in a headlock, Ethan discovers that faith isn’t about choosing sides – it’s about honoring all the messy, beautiful pieces of who we are.
General Admission includes:
- Admission to the film and post-film Q&A with director Herschel Faber
- Light refreshments
- Entry into our raffle prize drawing
- Donation to American Friends of ELEM
