arts & entertainment Film Fest from page 59 MONDAY, APRIL 8 2 p.m.: A People Uncounted: The Untold Story of the Roma Like the Jews, the Roma, or Gypsies, were targeted for destruction in World War II. This film tells their story through music and interviews. 8 p.m.: The Other Son Joseph is an Israeli about to enter the military. Yassin lives with his Palestinian parents. The two are about to learn that their lives are not what they imagined. (KZ: 4/13 at 8 p.m.; Flint: 5/6 at 7 p.m.; AA: 5/8 at 8 p.m.) 8:30 p.m.: God's Neighbors FRIDAY, APRIL 12 (HaMashgihim) Noon: Invisible (Lo Roim Alaich) Based on actual events, Invisible is the story of two women and a serial rapist who terrified Tel Aviv in the 1970s. A group of neighborhood "enforcers," followers of a charismatic rabbi, are in for a surprise when Miri comes to town. (AA: 5/8 at 5 p.m.) TUESDAY, APRIL 9 2 p.m.: Numbered The emotional story of Auschwitz sur- vivors and their relationship with the numbers on their arms. (AA: 5/5 at 2 p.m.) 5 p.m.: AKA Doc Pomus The story of a Jewish boy from New York who grew up to be one of the greatest blues singers — and songwrit- ers — of all time. (AA: 5/7 at 2 p.m.; Flint: 5/9 at 7 p.m.) 8 p.m.: The Flat (Ha-Dira) A documentary filmmaker discovers an incredible history when he cleans out his grandmother's apartment in Tel Aviv. (AA: 5/6 at 8 p.m.) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 2 p.m.: The Boys of Terezin The story of 100 teen boys who lived in a single room in Terezin, a secret magazine and a contemporary choir in Seattle. 5 p.m.: Torn The true story of a Catholic priest who, on his mother's deathbed, learns that he is Jewish. 2 p.m.: Sonny Boy A young student from Suriname falls in love with an older, white Dutch woman. Together, the two come to the aid of refugees escaping from the Nazis. SATURDAY, APRIL 13 9 p.m.: Blank Bullet A thriller about a possible attack on Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. SUNDAY, APRIL 14 Noon: Hello I Must Be Going Oy vey! A divorce. A move back in with her parents. And now Amy Minsky has met a much younger man. Warning: Strong language and sexual con- tent. MONDAY, APRIL 15 Warning: This film contains mature material 2 p.m.: Kaddish for a Friend An unlikely friendship between a child who is raised to hate Jews and a World War II veteran. (KZ: 4/14 at 6:30 p.m.; AA: 5/9 at 2 p.m.) and sexual content. 5 p.m.: One Day After Peace After her son was killed while serv- ing with the Israel Defense Forces, Robi Damelin sought a dialogue with the assassin. When that failed, she turned to the Truth and Reconciliation Committee and what it might offer the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. A documen- tary. (KZ: 4/14 at 4 p.m.) (HaTzalmania) A documentary about the PhotoHouse, home to more than 1 million negatives charting Israel's history, a 96-year-old grandmother and her grandson, Ben Peter. (AA: 5/5 at 2 p.m.) Following the film in West Bloomfield, there will be a discussion with filmmaker Ben Peter. TUESDAY, APRIL 16 2 p.m.: The Price of Kings: Shimon Peres A look at one of Israel's most outspo- ken and controversial leaders, Shimon Peres, a Nobel Prize winner and a man who went from hawk to dove. 5 p.m.: Belarus: A Trip and Besa: The The story of a family, a girl who is fac- ing profound challenges and a time of secrets. Promise Belarus documents local filmmaker The true story of Yonatan Netanyahu, the commander who died fighting to save hostages at Entebbe in 1976. (Flint: 5/7 at 7 p.m.; Ann Arbor: 5/9 at 5 p.m.) 5 p.m.: Lipstikka Two women consider their lives long ago in Jerusalem — only to learn a pro- found secret from the past. Warning: This film contains mature material and sexual content. 8 p.m.: My Best Enemy A comical, suspenseful film about three friends who suddenly discover very surprising information about one another. THURSDAY, APRIL 18 2 p.m.: Mendelsohn's Incessant Visions The true story of Erich Mendelsohn, a German-Jewish Expressionist archi- tect, and his passionate love for his wife, Louise, told through their corre- spondence. (AA: 5/8 at 2 p.m.) 5 p.m.: The Ballad of the Weeping Spring (Balada Le'Aviv Ha'Bohe) Hakaitz) Story 2 p.m.: Take Us Home Fekadu and his family are of Jewish heritage, but they have been practicing Christianity since their grandparents converted. Now they hope to begin a new life in Israel. A documentary. 8 p.m. (Patron Night): Life in Stills 2 p.m.: By Summer's End (Ad Sof 8 p.m.: Follow Me: The Yoni Netanyahu WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 Alex Gorosh's family's trip of a lifetime. Besa (AA: 5/6 at 2 p.m.) tells the story of Albanian Muslims who saved the lives of Jews during World War II. 8 p.m.: Yossi The sequel to Yossi and Jagger (the story of two male IDF soldiers who fall in love), Yossi continues with the story of a successful but lonely physician. (AA: 5/7 at 5 p.m.) A car accident takes the lives of two musicians, and the driver is convicted of manslaughter. Many years later, the son of one of the dead men comes to ask a favor of the driver. (AA; 5/9 at 8 p.m.) 8 p.m.: The Day I Saw Your Heart Justine's father is about to turn 60, has remarried and is expecting a baby. His daughters are not thrilled. So the soon-to-be father sets out to win Justine's support — with the help of her ex-boyfriends. n Jews viwa I Nate Bloom Special to the Jewish News The Brits Are Coming Starting on Sunday, March 31, at 9 (1) p.m. is the PBS Masterpiece eight- part series Mr. Selfridge, airing through May 19. It's about the real-life Harry Gordon Selfridge (1856-1947), who grew up in Jackson, Mich. His father, a general store owner, deserted his family after the Civil War. But Selfridge's school- teacher mother managed to hold things together. Selfridge only had a grade-school education, but he had a lot of talent, luck and pluck; by the 1890s, he was a top Marshall Field department store al 60 March 28 • 2013 JN executive. In 1906, Selfridge visited England and was struck by the poor quality of British retailing. He decided to open a top-tier department store in the U.K. The first store (1909) was an enormous success, and the department store chain Selfridges, also known as Selfridge & Co., prospered for decades. Jeremy Piven, 47, stars in the title role. There are similarities between the hyped-up Jewish talent agent Piven played on HBO's Entourage and the larger-than-life Selfridge. Airing at 9 p.m. Wednesdays, April 3 and 10, is the two- Piven part BBC America miniseries Spies of Warsaw, from the novel of the same name by acclaimed historical spy-fiction writer Alan Furst, 71. The series fol- Furst lows Col. Jean- Francois Mercier (David Tennant), a WWI hero who, in the years leading up to World War II, is drawn into a world of abduction, betrayal and intrigue in the diplomatic salons and back alleys of Warsaw. Of course, he has a torrid and sometimes dangerous romance along the way. Mercier's bohemian sister has a Jewish jazz-pianist boyfriend, and Mercier takes under his protection two Soviet Jews who have defected from working for the Soviets (one is played by English actor Allan Corduner, 62). Short Takes Spring Breakers, a raunchy com- edy directed and written by indie film favorite Harmony Korine, 40, received national media raves when it opened in New York City on March 15. It opened in the Detroit area last week and is worth catching. Check out the hundreds of Jewish singers vying for the title of "Jewish Star" on www.aJewishstar.com and on the Jewish Star channel on YouTube.