Keep On Walking (USA/Sweden, 2001, 53 min., English) Directed by Tana Ross, Jespern Sorensen, & Freke Vuijst Meet Joshua Nelson, a Jewish African American with a voice like Mahalia Jackson and a passion for gospel music. This engaging and upbeat documentary celebrates the unique contributions of one remarkable man who has found a way to transcend differences between races and faiths. Filmed on location in Newark, St. Louis, Stockholm, and Jerusalem, Nelson's story and talents take us on a riveting musical and spiritual journey. Click here to read the 2005 Program Book essay on this film. Sponsored by Rocky Coast Family Acupuncture

with The Unshod Man (France/Senegal, 2003, 33 min., French w/subtitles) Directed by Laurence Attali An off-beat, enigmatic short about Esther, a Jewish violinist in a Senegalese band. When her trumpet-player husband dies on stage, Esther demands that his brother Booz marry her according to ancient biblical law. Features captivating music with acclaimed Senegalese musician Cheikh Lô.

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