FANNY’S JOURNEY

"... compelling ..."
Variety

"... an exceptional and truly touching film ..."
Cinealliance

WINNER! Best Film
Hamburg International Film Festival

6:00 PM Wednesday, April 26th 2017
Center for Contemporary Arts

SPECIAL “TEEN SCREENING”

The year was 1943 in Vichy France when 13 year old Fanny is put in charge of a group of Jewish children who find they must leave in order to save their own lives. With ingenuity and bravery Fanny is left to lead her sisters and classmates from France to Switzerland where they find safe haven.

FANNY’S JOURNEY, which is based on the memoirs of Fanny Ben-Ami, is the story of this remarkable journey. The screening, which is in French with English subtitles, is for “teens” and mature pre-teens only. Pizzas will be served starting at 6:00 PM with the film starting at 6:30 PM.

There is no charge for tickets but reservations must be made in advance.