Dayton Jewish International Film Festival

Tuesday, Jun 18, 2024 at 10:00am

The Neon
130 East 5th Street

Remembering Gene Wilder

Reception At 9:30 A.M. (Sponsored By Hadassah)
Film Begins At 10:00 A.M.

Cost:
Individual Ticket $12
Season Pass $95

(United States, 2023, 92 Minutes) Documentary
In Iconic Roles From Leo Bloom To Willy Wonka, And In Comedy Classics Like Blazing Saddles And Young Frankenstein, Gene Wilder (Born Jerome Silberman) Charmed Audiences With His Neurotic Charisma And Manic Energy. Wilder Also Faced Personal Tragedy, Losing His Wife, Comedian Gilda Radner, And Later Battling Alzheimer’s. A "Disarmingly Lovable Documentary" Award-Winning Filmmaker Ron Frank Has Gifted Us A "Captivating, Insightful And Profoundly Moving" Account Of One Of Our Great Comic Actors. With Rare Never-Before-Seen Home Videos And Memorable Scenes From Our Favorite Gene Wilder Films, This Winning Documentary Reveals Intimate Insights Detailing His Life And Career With Many Astonishing Surprises. An Audience Favorite At More Than A Dozen Film Festivals, Do Not Miss The Timeless Comic Genius Of Wilder On The Big Screen.


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