Free Screening of Sweet Mud

When:Sunday June, 20, 2010
Time:8pm
Where:Solar One
East 23rd Street
on the East River (Kip’s Bay, Manhattan)
New York, NY
Cost:Free

Rooftop Films and Solar One present a Free Screening of the Sundance-winning drama Sweet Mud. This event is absolutely Free and there will also be Complimentary Radeberger Pilsner on hand for all that attend. Presented in partnership with: IFC, New York magazine, Consulate General of Israel in New York, vitaminwater, Solar One, the NYC City Council Manhattan Delegation & Council Member Daniel Garodnick.

8:00pm: Doors Open
8:30pm: Live music by Hank and Cupcakes
9:00pm: Sweet Mud

About Sweet Mud:

SWEET MUD (Dror Shaul | Israel | 97 min.)
To many, the mere concept of the Israeli kibbutz is reminiscent of solidarity, community spirit and romanticism. The reality, however, can be very different. It is 1974 and Dvir, 12, is entering his bar mitzvah year. He will have many difficult tasks to fulfill on the road to becoming a man; but the most difficult one of all is coping with his mother Miri, whom he loves above all else. Dvir knows that she is fragile and needs to be protected. When Stephan, Miri’s Swiss boyfriend, comes to visit, he captures Dvir’s heart and makes Miri happier than she’s been in years. When he proposes to her and states his intention of moving to the kibbutz, the future seems bright.

Rooftop Films is proud to continue our partnership with the Consulate General of Israel in New York. This summer the Consulate will mark the centennial anniversary of the Kibbutz movement in a special outdoors screening. This evening will be dedicated to the magic of this unique Israeli social phenomenon. As the kibbutz is founded upon agriculture, with a concentration on nature, we will go green – with a screening of the film Sweet Mud, powered solely by green energy. Come join us for a “kibbutz-like” gathering filled with Israeli food, music and film, all under the summer skies.