Virtual Screening Details:

Streaming Timeframe: Thurs. March 11, 6pm - Sun. March 14, 6pm (sales end 2 hrs before; no grace period after 72-hour timeframe expires)
Available for Viewing throughout the United States
Zoom Conversation: Sun. March 14, 4pm with Director Brad Rothschild (link emailed 1 hour before)
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About The Film

This moving and timely documentary tells the story of Tamar Manasseh, an African American rabbinical student and fearless community leader who is combating gun violence on the South Side of Chicago, holding vigil on a street corner every afternoon. Her magnetic personality and self-assured energy make her and her organization MASK (Mothers Against Senseless Killings) a force to be reckoned with. THEY AIN'T READY FOR ME explores the complex identity and motivations of an extraordinary person who is both Jewish and black, and how these intersecting identities offer a road map for addressing one of America's most urgent crises.

Guest Bio

Director Brad Rothschild is an award winning producer and writer with both a creative and a business background. He received a Masters in International Affairs and a Masters in Business Administration, both from Columbia University. From 1995-1997, he served as the speechwriter and director of communications for the Mission of Israel to the United Nations. Previous films include producer for KINDERBLOCK 66: RETURN TO BUCHENWALD, director for AFRICAN EXODUS, and TREE MAN.

 Sponsors:

• Lawson Sarkowsky Family in honor of frontline workers (thanks to their support, free tickets will be distributed to them for this film - contact boxoffice@sjcc.org if you are a frontline worker and need a ticket to the film)
• Rebecca Ringer and William Cohon
• Community Partners:
  • Congregation Beth Shalom
  • Temple Beth Am | Sisters of Beth Am
• Outreach Partner: Seattle Hadassah