justREEL: Viral: Antisemitism in Four Mutations
SYNOPSIS
Mass murders, vandalism, social media abuse, propaganda, assault – by virtually every yardstick, antisemitism in the U.S. and Europe is rising and worsening in ways not seen since the 1930s. Like a virus, it mutates and evolves across cultures, borders and ideologies, making it all but impossible to stop. Filmmaker Andrew Goldberg explores its infectious behavior in his film "Viral: Antisemitism In Four Mutations."
Film Information
Release Year: 2020
Runtime: 81 minutes
Director(s): Andrew Goldberg
Language: English, French, Hungarian
Subtitles: No
Featured Speaker
Our post-screening interview will feature representatives from the Calgary Jewish Federation. The CJF is working towards creating a vibrant, caring, welcoming, and inclusive Jewish community around the world. They are committed to ensuring that their heritage is handed down to future generation, and to provide opportunities for lifelong learning within a Jewish context.
Adam Silver has been the CEO of CJF since 2014. He is currently completing his doctorate in Education, specializing in community leadership.
David Busheikin is a local lawyer, and member of the CJF’s Community Relations Council.
Jared Shore is the co-president of CJF’s Board of Directors, and has sat on the board for the past 4 years. Previously, Jared served as Chairperson of CJF’s Community Relations Committee for 3 years, having been a member of the committee since 2003.
Jordan Balaban is the co-president ofCJF’s Board of Directors, and has served on the CJF board since 2013.
Lisa Libin is the chairperson of CJF’s Community Relations Council, and has recently been appointed to the City of Calgary’s Anti-Racism Committee.