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Jewish and Israeli Film Festival: Once Upon my Mother

In 1963, Esther gave birth to Roland, the youngest sibling of a large family. Roland was born with a clubfoot that prevented him from standing. Against everyone’s advice, she promised her son that he would be able to walk just like everyone else and have a wonderful life.
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Date

February 24

Time

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location

Kenwood Theatre

Price

J Members: $12 | Public: $12
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February 24 @ 7:00 pm 9:00 pm

This film will also be available for a virtual 48-hr film viewing window.
Virtual viewing tickets sold separately HERE.
Virtual Viewing Region: Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Florida 

2025 ∙ Drama ∙ 102 minutes ∙ French ∙ Ken Scott 

In 1963, Esther gave birth to Roland, the youngest sibling of a large family. Roland was born with a clubfoot that prevented him from standing. Against everyone’s advice, she promised her son that he would be able to walk just like everyone else and have a wonderful life. From that moment on, Esther devoted herself fully to ensuring this promise came true. Spanning decades of hardships and miracles, this film is the story of an incredible destiny and the greatest love of all: a mother’s love for her child. Based on Roland Perez’s book Ma Mère, Dieu Et Sylvie Vartan published in France by Les Escales.

Presenting Partner: Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati – Guardians and Friends

The Mayerson JCC Jewish & Israeli Film Festival presents a diverse, inspiring lineup of award-winning films and engaging, educational programming that connects to Jewish and Israeli stories. To see the whole 2026 lineup, click here.

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Cincinnati, Ohio 45236
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