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Persona Non Grata

May 21, 2025 at 11:00:00 PM

Location:

West Newton Cinema
1296 Washington St, West Newton, MA 02465

About the Event:

From the Boston Jewish Film website:


Based on a true story!

 

Chiune Sugihara is a Japanese diplomat posted in Lithuania. He is also a world-class spy. In Lithuania, he and his partner, Pesh, gather intelligence on European affairs. As WWII began and Germany invaded Poland, hordes of Jewish refugees fled to Lithuania. In search of transit visas, they turn to Sugihara who is torn between his loyalty to his country and his loyalty to mankind.


Watch the trailer here.

 

Introduction by Japanese Consulate Cultural Affairs Consul, Ms. Chieko Yoshida.

 

In observance of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month

 

Best Feature Film

Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival 2017

Official Selection

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival 2016

Warsaw Jewish Film Festival 2016


Director: Cellin Gluck

Year: 2015

Language: Japanese, English, Polish

Running Time: 139 min


Tickets on sale now. JSB members can get a 50% discount using code on the member only portal.

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