(NR) USA – 1 hr 21 min
1971 · d. Michael Roemer
Starring Martin Priest, Ben Lang, Maxine Woods
A small-time “Kosher Nostra” ex-con tries his hand in the catering biz, plunging him into a world of fashion shows, bar mitzvahs, mafia cookouts, and all manner of mishegoss. This deadpan comedy is an independent-cinema gem and a wonderfully absurdist snapshot of Jewish New York in the late ‘60s.
Co-presented with Gems at the J. This screening will be introduced by BMFI Director of Programs and Education Jacob Mazer. Stick around for a post-film talkback!
Sunday, September 15
1.00
