Miriam - Spring Table Reads
Sat, May 30
|Virtual Event
Set in 80s America, MIRIAM follows a young girl chosen to be the first Bat Mitzvah of her orthodox community, which conflicts with her true passion: skateboarding.
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May 30, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT
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About the event
In 1985, Los Angeles, 12-year-old Miriam is chosen by her rabbi to be the first girl to have a bat mitzvah in her Orthodox Jewish community, a decision that stirs controversy among its more conservative members. While her parents support the rabbi’s decision, Miriam is less enthusiastic. She feels trapped by the expectations being placed on her and secretly begins skipping her Hebrew lessons. Instead of studying, Miriam pursues her true passion: skateboarding.
The full-length screenplay has been adapted from the short film by the same name, which has been featured at Cannes In the American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker showcase, and has won awards at Newport Beach Film Festival (Jury Award Best Narrative Short), Savannah Film Festival (Best Short, Jury Award for Excellence in Acting (Pearl Scarlett Gold) ), Dances with Films (Audience Award Best Narrative Short), and Cordillera International Film Festival (Best Director of a Short Film).
Cast to be announced soon!
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May 30, 12:30 PM PDT
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