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Jewish Film Festival 2026 | An Act of Kindness (2026)

Date: Sun, Oct 18, 2026

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Venue: Chelsea Theater, Chapel Hill

Price: Individual Tickets $15 | Festival packages available

Category: Community

Join us for our annual Jewish Film Festival including six award-winning and critically acclaimed first-run films that sample a range of international subjects and filmmakers, historical moments, and contemporary issues. Each film will include an introduction and talk back with a special guest. - An Act of Kindness is a short documentary film exploring how Gladys Siegel, matriarch of the Beth El Synagogue, lived out the last days of her life in peace, never knowing her son Keith was captured a hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7. When those around her reeled with the news that Keith was held in captivity, Gladys was spared the heartbreak.

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Jewish Film Festival 2026 | An Act of Kindness (2026)

“Arrive fifteen minutes early to grab popcorn and find seats together.”

When
Oct 18
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Where
Chelsea Theater
Chapel Hill, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Individual Tickets $15 | Festival packages available
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The Jewish Film Festival 2026 | An Act of Kindness (2026) is a community screening of a short documentary film that explores how a local synagogue matriarch was spared the news of her son's captivity during her final days. The screening is followed by an introduction and a live discussion with a special guest speaker. This event is best suited for parents and teenagers due to the mature and sensitive themes of the documentary. Tickets are fifteen dollars per person, though you can purchase multi-film packages if you plan to attend other festival screenings. The Chelsea Theater is located in north Chapel Hill, and you will find plenty of free parking in the shopping center lot right outside the lobby. This screening makes a thoughtful addition to your weekend plans if you want to connect with local history and participate in a community conversation. It is a quiet, reflective indoor activity that is perfect for a Sunday afternoon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this film screening appropriate for young children?
No, the documentary deals with sensitive real-world events and hostage situations, so it is best suited for teenagers and adults.
Where can I park for the event at the Chelsea Theater?
You can park for free in the shared Timberlyne shopping center parking lot directly in front of the theater.
Are tickets available at the door or should I buy them in advance?
Individual tickets are fifteen dollars and can be purchased online in advance to guarantee your seat, as festival screenings often fill up.

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Individual Tickets $15 | Festival packages available

Oct 18

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Schedule

Jewish Film Festival 2026 | An Act of Kindness (2026) runs Sun, Oct 18, 2026.

Getting There

Chelsea Theater is at 1129 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, Chapel Hill, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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  • Tickets or entry money — admission is Individual Tickets $15 | Festival packages available

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