Documentary Feature Praying
With Lior at the Avalon in DC
DOCUMENTARY FEATURE PRAYING WITH LIOR
OPENS IN WASHINGTON D.C.’S
AVALON THEATRE ON MARCH 28TH!
Held Over in NYC! Sold out in NY & Philadelphia! Standing ovation
in San Francisco!
Audience Award Winner at Fests in Boston, DC & San Diego!
, the highly acclaimed feature-length documentary
about Lior Liebling, a child “spiritual genius” with Down Syndrome, opens
in filmmaker Ilana Trachtman’s native Washington, DC area, at on Friday, March 28. Lior and his family
will answer questions after the Saturday afternoon shows (March 29th).
Winner of numerous Audience Awards for Best Documentary, this profoundly
moving and entertaining film about an extraordinary family continues
to receive rave reviews nationwide. After record-breaking premieres in
NYC and Philly, now DC area residents can see what the critics are raving
about!
Focusing on the months leading up to Lior's Bar Mitzvah, PWL draws a
riveting portrait of a high-functioning, quick-witted, friendly and sincere
boy. The film also offers a wonderfully illuminating window into how
disability can strengthen a family and a community. Inspirational and
thought-provoking, this family-friendly film will run for a limited engagement.
Come to The Avalon Theatre starting March 28th, to see what everyone
is talking about! And tell your friends so we can hold over in DC too!
"Funny and touching, brilliantly and lovingly made!" – NY
JEWISH WEEK
"Pamper your soul and pray with Lior" – RABBI ZALMAN SCHACHTER-SHALOMI
CRITIC'S PICK! The extraordinary life of Lior Liebling ...touching! " THE
NEW YORK TIMES
“A CROWD-PLEASING DELIGHT! Intimate and involving, fascinating and rather
extraordinary!” – VARIETY
"Poignant and profound." – PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
“Warm-hearted and mesmerizing, made with equal parts admiration and
astonishment…” – NY SUN
“There have been a number of very popular documentaries about religion
in recent years, but Praying with Lior stands out as one of the most
heartfelt and touching.” – ABC NEWS
"This film will appeal to everybody because of its warmth, sensitivity,
humor and truly balanced information. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll
relate to their experiences, hopes, challenges and triumphs. Lior will
capture your heart with his twinkle and extraordinary spirit." -
Emily Perl Kingsley
Info and trailer at:
Mar
30 - Family Fun Day at Gesher Jewish Day School
Family
Fun Day, Sunday, March 30
Activities Include Literacy, Arts, and Music
for families with young children
(Fairfax, VA) – Gesher Jewish Day School will celebrate Community
Family Fun Day on Sunday, March 30, from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. Located
at 4700 Shirley Gate Road in Fairfax, Northern Virginia’s Jewish
community day school will host a day of fun for the whole family. The
event consists of wholesome family activities and entertainment including
Passover games and projects, a moon bounce and a Lego room.
Author Jacqueline Jules and illustrator Janus Kahn, of “Sammy
Spider” and “Ziz” fame, will visit with their puppets
for reading and book signing at 2:00 in the Gesher library. The
day will also include a magic and comedy show presented by Mr. Twister
with music by Sally Heckelman.
And just in time for the Jewish Festival of Passover, Gesher will also
feature holiday learning stations, games, art projects, and a matzo factory
which showcases the creation of unleavened bread. The day culminates
with a free raffle drawing featuring fun items for your family seder!
For general event information, please visit or
call (703) 962-9216.
Israel
