Tango, a Story with Jews and Rio Klezmer Screening at the MNJcc

On December 8th, The MNJcc screens two films about Jewish immigration's impact on Argentina: Tango, a Story with Jews and Rio Klezmer.

Here's the scoop:

"Tango, a Story with Jews and Rio Klezmer

Presented by Toronto Jewish Film Society and Koffler Centre of the Arts

Sunday, December 8 - 4:00pm and 7:30pm

Argentina, 2009, Gabriel Pomeraniec director, 70 minutes

Guest Speaker: Musician, Ashkenaz Festival Director Eric Stein

Jewish immigrants forever changed the music of Argentina, home to one of the world’s largest Jewish communities. Tango uses archival footage and interviews with musicians young and old to transport you through the rhythms of this rich tradition.

Rio Klezmer

Argentina/France, 2012, Thomas Bouët director, 40 minutes

Rio Klezmer draws you into the heart of Buenos Aires’ vibrant contemporary Klezmer scene. Canadian premiere. A co-presentation with Koffler Centre of the Arts

To view the trailer for Tango, A Story with Jews click here."

And here is the ticket info:
"$15 General Admission$10 Ages 18 - 35 (7:30pm only)Individual seats on sale 15 minutes before each screening, no advance ticket sales.

Admittance is restricted to persons 18+. All foreign language films have English subtitles.
For more information click here or contact Esther Arbeid at 416-924-6211 x606 or esthera@mnjcc.org"

Cheers,
Vanessa