Jerusalem U, the producers of Netflix-featured Beneath the Helmet: From High School to the Home Front; Mekonen: the Journey of an African Jew; and Hummus! The Movie present an exclusive Toronto pre-release screening of their newest feature documentary film: “When the Smoke Clears: A Story of Brotherhood, Resilience and Hope.”
Jerusalem U, the producers of Netflix-featured Beneath the Helmet: From High School to the Home Front; Mekonen: the Journey of an African Jew; and Hummus! The Movie present an exclusive Toronto pre-release screening of their newest feature documentary film: “When the Smoke Clears: A Story of Brotherhood, Resilience and Hope.”
WHAT: Toronto exclusive pre-release screening of “When the Smoke Clears”
WHERE: CBC Glenn Gould Studio, main floor, 250 Front St W, Toronto, ON
WHEN: Thursday, October 19, 2017 – 7:30pm – 10:30pm
TICKETS: This event is a fundraiser. Tickets start at $100 and are available at https://wsc.jerusalemu.org/toronto/
When the Smoke Clears shows how a group of wounded soldiers discover renewed purpose and healing by giving to others. The film tells the heroic real-life stories of Israel’s wounded combat soldiers who come together to heal each other and to inspire us all.
“These young soldiers sacrificed so much for us,” said Rebecca Shore, producer. “Now they want to give us even more through their uplifting and inspiring true stories of resilience and hope. Help us bring their stories to the world by attending this VIP fundraising event.”
Funds raised through this event will be used to launch the film through major campus events, community screenings around the world, high school screenings, as well as global distribution via Netflix, Amazon, HULU and iTunes.
For interviews with the filmmakers, more information about the screening, or for press passes, please contact: media@JerusalemU.org
About Jerusalem U
Jerusalem U’s award-winning feature films engage, educate and empower young Jews to find themselves in the story of Judaism, the Jewish people, and Israel. Our documentaries and video classes, together with our uniquely formulated educational experiences provide a platform to connect to the fundamental values, identity, and goals of students and teachers alike.
