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Big Sonia

Presented by Mayerson JCC at 20th Century Theater, Cincinnati OH

Feb 22 2018
Big Sonia

After an eviction notice threatens the tailor shop she’s owned for more than 30 years, 91-year-old businesswoman and Holocaust survivor Sonia Warshawski faces retirement, prompting her to revisit her past as a refugee and witness to genocide.

After an eviction notice threatens the tailor shop she’s owned for more than 30 years, 91-year-old businesswoman and Holocaust survivor Sonia Warshawski faces the specter of retirement, prompting her to revisit her past as a refugee and witness to genocide. This poignant documentary offers a humorous portrait of love’s triumph over bigotry, and the healing power of truth-telling. See the trailer here!

Special Feature: Short film screening of Spring Chicken by Tamir Elterman.

Post-film discussion with Caroline Kennedy, cast member of the documentary, and founder and CEO of Empower: Educate & Inspire.

In partnership with AgeWell Cincinnati and Holocaust & Humanity Center.

ADMISSION INFO

Pre-sale - J Member: $10; public: $12

At the door: $12

LOCATION

20th Century Theater

3021 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209

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