Film: Avalon

A Jewish family comes to USA at the beginning of the century and they and their children try to make themselves a better future in the promised land. Refreshments served starting at 2:45 pm.

Based on the family history of director Barry Levinson, the film follows the immigrant Krichinsky clan as they settle in Baltimore during the early 20th century. While Sam Krichinsky establishes roots in the city and finds a wife, his ambitious son, Jules, who changes his last name to Kaye, tries to live the American Dream by opening an appliance store, revealing cultural and generational gaps.

126 minutes | PG

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