Life in Stills: Documentary Film Screening and Talk

The Falmouth Jewish Congregation presents a screening of the
award-winning documentary film Life in Stills, together with a post-screening
talk by one of the film’s subjects, Ben Peter. Life in Stills was awarded
Israel’s “Ophir” Award for Best Documentary in 2012 and tells the story of a
family’s struggle to save its legacy and one of Israel’s most valuable
photographic archives.

At the age of 96, Miriam Wissenstein never imagined that she would be
facing a new chapter in her life. But when “The Photo House” – her late husband
Rudi’s life’s work and one of Israel’s most valuable private archives of
historical photographs – was destined for demolition, even this opinionated and
uncompromising woman knew she needed help. Under the cloud of a family tragedy,
Miriam and her grandson, Ben, forge a special relationship as they join forces
to save the shop and its nearly one million negatives that document Israel’s
defining moments. Despite the generation gap and many conflicts, Ben and Miriam
embark on a heart-wrenching journey requiring love, courage, and compassion.

This screening is free and open to the public, thanks to support from
the Jewish Federation of Cape Cod.

The Falmouth Jewish Congregation is handicap accessible and welcoming to
all.