Fractures with Talk back at the Detroit Jewish Film Festival

Fractures is a film by Arik Lubetzky which will be shown as part of The Jewish Community Centers of Metropolitan Detroit Lenore Marwil Detroit Jewish Film Festival. The festival runs through May 15th and offers a diverse cinema experience. It also provides a forum for discussion about films from around the world that illuminate Jewish issues and principles. The goal is to enhance a sense of community and inclusion for a broad range of audience members

Oded, a renowned professor and research scientist, is on his way to receive a prestigious award, accompanied by his wife Merav. Unexpectedly the police call and ask him to stop by to answer a few questions. In an instant their world crumbles.

Noa, one of Oded’s undergraduate students, has accused him of sexual coercion. In a confrontation with Noa Oded denies any romantic liaison but when faced with evidence, and on the advice of the family attorney, he confesses to lying about their affair.

At the police station there is a harsh reckoning between Oded and Merav. The media reports the story and the shaming in the social networks hits hard. When Oded and Merav’s youngest son gets wind of the situation he demands explanations.

Noa must confront her mother, who demands that she coverup the whole business

and Merav, who pressures her to stop the disaster.

The film, Fractures, takes place during a single day when the family’s life comes apart. Merav maneuvers between her anger at Oded, who she accuses of ignoring her for their entire relationship, and her instincts to protect her family. She stands by Oded but knows that their lives will never be the same.

At the conclusion of the film there will be a talkback featuring sexual harassment policy experts including Jessica Cooper, Oakland County Prosecutor, Chad Martinez, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Title IX Coordinator, Oakland University, James Rosenfeld, Butzel Long and moderator,

Judy Loebl, JCC Assistant Director.

Screenings will be at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts, at 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI. Be sure to check website for times and listings or call the box office 248-661-1900. Information, film trailers and tickets are available detroitjewishfilmfestival.com.