Film at Lincoln Towers

Join us as we partner with Project Open at Lincoln Towers to host film screenings in the Community Room at 185 Lincoln Towers. Light refreshments will be served.

All films are for Lincoln Towers residents only.

For more information or assistance please email, Arienne Pelletier at apelletier@mmjccmanhattan.org.

Art and Heart: The World of Isaiah Sheffer

One of New York's great Renaissance men, Isaiah Sheffer left an indelible mark on music, theater, television, and culture across three decades in the Big Apple. He was the founder and artistic director of Symphony Space, the originator of Bloomsday on Broadway, and the comic genius behind the Thalia Follies. A celebration of his life and work, this warmly affectionate documentary includes archival material, stage performances, and interviews with friends and colleagues.
Tue, Mar 24, 7 pm, $5

The Spy Behind Home Plate
Dir. Aviva Kempner (US, 2019, 101 min)
The life of Moe Berg, an unsung Jewish hero, as seen through rare historical footage and photographs as well as revealing interviews with an all-star roster of celebrities and other individuals from the worlds of baseball, spycraft, and history. Light refreshments will be served.
Followed by a conversation with Irwin Berg, Moe's cousin. 
Wed, Apr 22, 7 pm, $5

Be on the lookout for more information about the following film

Ask Dr. Ruth
Dir. Ryan White  (US, 2019, 100 min)
A chronicle of the incredible life of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a Holocaust survivor who became America's most famous sex therapist. With her diminutive frame, thick German accent, and uninhibited approach to sex therapy and education, Dr. Ruth transformed the conversation around sexuality. 
A conversation will follow the screening.
TBD, 7 pm, $5