The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF), and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) are joining forces this fall to present a special gala celebrating the scores of iconic Jewish-themed films.
The concert will take place on October 20 and was announced during the closing night of the 2025 AJFF.
The announcement was made through a video message featuring TCM’s Ben Mankiewicz, who will host the event. The concert is part of the 25th anniversary season of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, and follows a similar event held 15 years ago during the festival’s 10th anniversary.
“I’ve been coming to the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival for years, and I couldn’t be more excited for this extraordinary celebration of film and music,” said Mankiewicz. “Iconic scores from classic Jewish cinema performed live? That’s a night you don’t want to miss. No tuxedo required—just a love for great movies, unforgettable music, and some kvelling. And maybe just a little kvetching too.”
While the exact musical selections for the evening have not yet been revealed, past performances have featured scores from films such as Gentlemen’s Agreement, Exodus, The Diary of Anne Frank, Schindler’s List, Yentl, Life Is Beautiful, The Producers, Masada, I Have Never Forgotten You, Driving Miss Daisy, and Fiddler on the Roof. The concert will include music from both classic and contemporary Jewish films.
Jennifer Barlament, Executive Director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: “We are honored to partner with AJFF as they celebrate 25 years of impact on the Atlanta community. This event, featuring the collaboration of two leaders in Atlanta’s cultural scene, will create an unforgettable evening.”
Ticket details for the October 20 concert will be released at a later date.
The 2025 Atlanta Jewish Film Festival wrapped up Wednesday evening with the Brazilian dramedy Here’s to Life. Over the course of the festival, 50 films from 22 countries were shown, including narrative features, documentaries, and shorts. Highlights included the opening night screening of Bad Shabbos, featuring stars Kyra Sedgwick, Cliff “Method Man” Smith, and Milayna Vayntrub; a tribute to Jerry Lewis with a restored version of The Bellboy; the North American premiere of the first Bedouin-Israeli feature film, Eid; and the world premiere of Charles Grodin: Rebel with a Cause.
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