See What’s on for Jewish Film Fest
Noozhawk
October 31, 2026
Film lovers, take note: the Santa Barbara Jewish Film Festival opens Sunday, Nov. 1 at the SBIFF Film Center on State Street, and the lineup looks genuinely moving. Opening day features "My Underground Mother," in which filmmaker Marisa Fox traces her mother's remarkable hidden history as a Holocaust survivor and resistance fighter.
For our community, this is more than a night at the movies. The festival brings stories of resilience, identity, and memory to a city that treasures both film and its diverse cultural fabric — and it's a welcome chance to gather downtown and support the SBIFF Film Center. Noozhawk has the full schedule, so peek at what's screening and grab your seats early.
Whether you're a devoted festival-goer or just curious, this is a lovely reason to spend an afternoon on State Street. See you at the movies, Santa Barbara.
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