Film Info

Language: English
Directed by: Steven Channing
Produced by: The Jewish Heritage Foundation of North Carolina

Synopsis
Jews have been integral to North Carolina’s emergence as a progressive New South society. The documentary consists of interviews, suggestive re-enactment and narration – an interweaving of carefully-selected stories and storytellers, locations, and celebrations.

The story of Jews in this state is the story of North Carolina itself. Jewish energy in search of opportunity and advancement entered an initially very rural and substantially impoverished region. But North Carolina emerged as the leading New South state in its industry and its often progressive leadership, and Tar Heel Jews have genuinely contributed to that growth and change.The Jewish presence has made itself felt in small towns and growing cities, encouraging ties with centers elsewhere in the country and abroad, helping to bring NC into the wider world.

Making a successful new life in this welcoming state, Jews have found sanction to preserve their multicultural identities, and have responded in kind with significant contributions to economy, education, culture, and health care.

This shared journey is the heart of our story.

Join us for a special reception with the producers and director on Saturday evening, March 21, 6:00pm at the Blue Spiral 1 Gallery prior to the film screening at 7:30pm.