The films of the Jewish Film Experience were highly enjoyable in a lot of ways. While they ranged in quality level, all of them did meet a level of quality which is worth celebrating as is. However, the first one had an especially profound impact on not just myself but the audience as a whole it seems. In fact, I heard audible laughs and "awws" throughout the entire thing. It is interesting seeing this close knit community that all had a special impact on the film industry and played a large part in some staples of Hollywood and cinematic history, such as The Ten Commandments and Mickey Mouse cartoons among others.
The fact that these people have managed to live long and happy lives and have not grown jaded or bitter in their old age I think is something that really resonates with the general public. We connect with these people instantly because they look vulnerable yet we are overjoyed to find out not just their background but that they are in the long run very happy and have lived (or rather are still living) happy lives.
In a world where people leave too soon and we lose things along the way, it is comforting to know that people who have reached an age where they've seen just about all life has, the good and the bad, and are still as happy, optimistic, friendly, and lively as if it were the first day of their lives. In all, this film, in the context of a strong compilation overall, was lasting and enjoyable; a film that shows how precious a gift life really is.
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