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Tag: Sundance Film Festival

0 Television/Film Culture

Netflix’s ‘Queen of Chess’ tracks the rise of Judit Polgar — but leaves her Jewishness out of it

PJ Grisar in Forward · 30 Jan

Rory Kennedy's documentary "Queen of Chess" chronicles the rise of Judit Polgar, the first and only woman to break into the top 10 overall world chess rankings and her notable victory over world champion Garry Kasparov.

0 Television/Film Culture

Robert Redford’s legacy is surprisingly Jewish

PJ Grisar in Forward · 16 Sep 2025

Robert Redford, the legendary actor and director, who passed away at the age of 89, significantly impacted the film industry and had a unique relationship with Jewish culture in cinema.

0 Television/Film Culture

“Unholy”: Daisy Friedman Transcends the Student Film

Mira Simone Kux in New Voices · 21 May 2025

Daisy Friedman's film "Unholy" has made a notable debut at the Sundance Film Festival, marking a significant step for the young filmmaker as she explores Jewish themes through a personal lens.

0 Television/Film Culture

Quentin Tarantino Says He’s a Full-Time ‘Abba’ When He’s in Israel

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 30 Jan 2025

Quentin Tarantino, the acclaimed director known for films like "Pulp Fiction" and "Kill Bill," reveals how he divides his life between movie-making in Los Angeles and family life in Israel.

0 Television/Film Literature

A Jewish David Foster Wallace? Welcome to Sundance

Forward · 27 Jan 2015

Jason Segel, a Jewish actor better known for his comedic roles, takes on the serious portrayal of renowned author David Foster Wallace in "The End of the Tour," which premiered at Sundance.

0 Culture Politics

Who’s Who at the Inauguration

Forward · 22 Jan 2013

Renee Ghert-Zand reports on notable Jewish figures and celebrities in the news, highlighting those present at President Obama's second inauguration and recent events in the arts and film industry.