New Jersey Film Festival Spring 2012 Screening
High Time For A Hero – Christina Eliopoulos (Eatontown, New Jersey) A music video of Jeff Saxon’s politically-charged song. 2011; 4 min. With in-person appearances by director Christina Eliopoulos and singer/songwriter Jeff Saxon!
Dirty Names Music Video: Salt Water Jackie – Ruthie Levy (New York, New York) A tightly wound ballet troupe is forced to share their rehearsal space with a group of rock and roll bad boys in this fun music video. 2011; 6 min.
Look to the Cookie - Lindsay Lindenbaum (New York, New York) A truly sweet, short documentary that transports viewers into the world of Glaser’s Bakery, a small family business that has been faithfully serving its customers in the Yorkville neighborhood of Manhattan for over a century. Following the bakery-owner, Herb Glaser, over the course of a single day, we witness the effort and devotion that go into running a bakery as well as the mouth-watering rewards: his infamous chocolate chunk brownies and Bavarian Almond Squares. In this old-fashioned bakeshop, the simple things in life still matter. 2011; 6 min.
7 Years Underground: A 60's Tale - Jason M. Solomon (North Hollywood, California) The legendary Cafe Au Go Go opened in 1964, after a one-year protracted legal battle, when Howard and Elly Solomon were finally granted a 'unique' cabaret license. Six weeks later, with depleting funds, the couple made a desperate attempt to keep the club open and reached out to the popular comedian, Lenny Bruce. Two days into Lenny's performance he was arrested and booked for obscenity charges. That historic arrest, and the international press it garnered, put the Cafe Au Go Go on the entertainment world map forever. This inside story of the club, and its luminary cast of performers, throws a light on an entire era. 2011; 97 min. With an in-person appearance by director Jason M. Solomon!
