Etz Chayim 2^nd Tuesday May Movie

5/8/12, 6:30PM

Running time: 20 minutes, followed by a conversation with the filmmaker

Filmmaker Howard Warshaw, "From There To Here: Scenes of Passage, tells the story of two members of his family who emigrated from Russia to the United States to escape anti-Semitism. His grandmother Sara came over in 1920 and his cousin Luda came in 1980. Though separated by 60 years, their stories are remarkably similar. It's a compelling tale of hardships overcome in pursuit of freedom.

            After the screening Mr Warshaw will lead a discussion, sharing insights into the kinds of family dynamics that not only make these stories intriguing, but shape the lives of families generation to generation.

ABOUT THE FILMMAKER:

            Howard Scott Warshaw has Master of Arts degree from JFK University and a Master of Engineering degree from Tulane. A game designer, he worked for Atari in the early 1980s, designing and programming the games Yars' Revenge, and Raiders of the Lost Ark.

            After decades as a successful software designer/programmer, film maker, video game developer, author, teacher and engineering manager, Howard now integrates his eclectic skill set as a psychotherapist intern in private practice.

            Mr. Warshaw is the brother of our congregant, Evelyn Merritt.