Considered by many to be the most sublime of the art forms, music can unite, excite and inspire. From Ukraine to Graceland, we are proud to highlight eight films about music and musicians.
Each of these films explores a unique genre while tracking the influence of an entire career, a quintessential song, a seminal album or the turbulent lives of the artists and performers. We’ve added several live elements to some of these screenings to add to the celebratory nature of this spotlight. So come with us as we journey to South Africa, Spain, Israel, Russia, New York, LA and Berkeley…

hava nagila (the movie)

A foot-tapping celebration of 100 years of Jewish culture and spirituality, Hava Nagila (The Movie) peels back the rich history, mystery and meaning of the song which is “kitschy, but oh so profound.”

a.k.a doc pomus

A spirited and musically rich biography of legendary songwriter Doc Pomus, a disabled Brooklyn-born R&B phenomenon, whose 1,000+ titles included classic rock-and-roll hits for Dion, Elvis Presley, Dr. John and B.B. King.

gypsy davy

Wielding her camera, Rachel Leah Jones seeks to understand the celebrated flamenco guitarist David Serva, one of the foremost interpreters of traditional Gypsy flamenco, who also happens to be her father.

under african skies

For the 25th anniversary of the seminal album Graceland, Paul Simon returns to South Africa for a reunion concert that not only relates the album’s tumultuous beginnings but also revels in the artistic collaborations so integral to its creation.

god's fidder

An entertaining and music-fi lled documentary brings alive the Russian Jewish wunderkind, Jascha Heifetz, who captivated America as a teenager and came to define the modern virtuoso.

ben lee: catch my disease

A nice Jewish boy from Sydney, Australia became an international pop star at 16. His name is Ben Lee, and like his music, he’s still evolving.

y-love

A poignant portrait of a struggling African American , gay, Orthodox Jewish hip-hop artist who seems most at ease spouting rhymes on a Jerusalem stage, surrounded by adoring, religious fans.