The 20th Annual Long Beach Jewish Film Festival starts off with two free screenings for younger audiences.

First up, the free teen movie night features You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah. (But don't worry, you are invited, and it's free)

Then the following Sunday is Free Family Movie Day, with An American Tail.

January 6, 6pm: You Are So Not Invited to my Bat Mitzvah (2023)
(Free Teen Movie Night)
Comedy; Stacy and Lydia are BFFs who’ve always dreamed about having epic Bat Mitzvahs. However, things start to go comically awry when a popular boy and middle school drama threatens their friendship and their rite of passage. Free

January 14, 3pm: An American Tail (1986)
(Free Family Movie Day)
Animation; While emigrating to the United States, a young Russian mouse gets separated from his family and must relocate them while trying to survive in a new country. Free ($5 Snack Bar)

Reserve free tickets for the above screenings online

Additional Festival Screening Schedule:
(Tickets $20- $25. Students free with Valid ID) 
(Note: these films may not be appropriate for younger audiences)

January 17, 7pm: Marrying Myself (2022) (Premiere Night)Comedy/Romance 

January 18, 7pm: The Story of Annette Zelman (2023) Drama  

January 20, 7pm: Matchmaking (2022) Comedy 

January 21, 1pm: Farewell, Mr. Haffman (2021) Drama 

January 21, 4pm: My Father’s Secrets Animation/Drama