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Pozez Picks @ Home presents: The Levys of Monticello (Virtual)

Date: Monday, February 20, 2023
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Pozez Picks @ Home presents: The Levys of Monticello (Virtual)

Monday, February 20, 2pm-3pm

 

A Two-Part Event

First: Weekend of February 17-19 | Film available to screen in the comfort of your home – Viewing Link to be provided

Second: Monday, February 20, 2pm | Film discussion on Zoom – Zoom link to be provided.

 

When Thomas Jefferson died in 1826, he left behind a mountain of personal debt, which forced his heirs to sell his beloved Monticello home and all its possessions. The Levys of Monticello is a documentary film that tells the little-known story of the Levy family, which owned and carefully preserved Monticello for nearly a century – far longer than Jefferson or his descendants. This remarkable story also intersects with the rise of antisemitism that runs throughout the course of American history.

 

We are thrilled to have two esteemed speakers join us for a talkback on Zoom, on February 20, at 2:00 PM. Marc Leepson is a journalist, historian, and the author of nine books, including “Saving Monticello.” Leepson has written for many newspapers and magazines, including Smithsonian, Civil War Times, the Washington Post, New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Baltimore Sun, Chicago Tribune, Newsday, and USA Today.

 

Mr. Leepson will be joined by the film’s director and producer, Steven Pressman. Mr. Pressman is an American documentary filmmaker, journalist, and author. In addition to “The Levys of Monticello,” Pressman was also the director-producer of the HBO documentary film “50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus,” for which he received an Emmy nomination in 2013 for Outstanding Historical Programming.

Fee: $10 (includes film rental and talk)

To register: https://thej.force.com/s/registration?searchkeyword=levys+of+monticello 

 

Please watch the film on your own over the weekend, February 17-19, and then join us on February 20 for an informative and engaging conversation!

 

Questions? Contact [email protected] or 703.537.3068.

 

View the final film trailer on YouTube here: https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=youtube+the+final+trailer+of+the+levys+of+monticello&view=detail&mid=17F863F46750D35A4DB317F863F46750D35A4DB3&FORM=

 

 

 

In partnership with the Bender JCC of Greater Washington

Cost: 10

Register: Visit Website

For questions or to request accommodations contact:

Shari Berman

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