Jewish and Israeli Film Festival: Sensory Screening: Ethan Bloom

This alternate screening aims to provide a sensory-friendly environment to
allow community members of all abilities to enjoy our Opening Night film.
Tickets for this screening are sold separately.

2025 ∙ Dramatic Comedy, Coming-of-Age ∙ 90 minutes ∙ English ∙ Herschel Faber

**What is a Sensory Screening? **
A Sensory Screening is a movie-going experience designed with individuals with
sensory needs in mind. Volume, lighting, and seating may be adjusted to
provide a more comfortable experience.

**What to expect at our Mayerson JCC Jewish & Israeli Film Festival Sensory
Screening? **
We’ll have spread out seating, the sound will be adjusted, and lights will be
on, but dim. There will be open captions on the film. Audience members are
welcome to express themselves through sound and movement. There is plenty of
space to move around if needed, as well as a second space to utilize if a
quieter environment is needed.

For questions or individual accommodation requests, please email
(https://mailto:[email protected]).

**About the Film:**
After losing his mother, thirteen-year-old Ethan finds solace in the Catholic
church—a refuge that feels like home, even though he was born into a Jewish
family. When his father insists on a bar mitzvah and Ethan’s secret unravels
at his girlfriend’s confirmation party, the young seeker must confront the
lies he’s told and the grief he’s been running from. Through the wisdom of an
unconventional rabbi, the love of his complicated family, and his first
romance with a cowboy-boot-wearing girl who can put him in a headlock, Ethan
discovers that faith isn’t about choosing sides—it’s about honoring all the
messy, beautiful pieces of who we are.

**CONTENT WARNING:** Minor drug usage

** _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,**(https://mayersonjccfilmfestival2026.eventive.org/schedule)**.**

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