LAJFF - Chewdaism: A Taste of Jewish Montreal/ Egg Cream

CHEWDAISM: A Taste of Jewish Montreal
LA Premiere!
Written and Directed by Eli Batalion and Jamie Elman (@yidlifecrisis)
Documentary/Canada/2018/62 minutes

The hilarious comedic duo behind the viral Yiddish-language web series YidLife Crisis return to their city of birth, Montreal, on a mission. On the verge of middle age, Eli Batalion and Jamie Elman have a hankering for the Jewish Montreal of their youth and its rich culinary heritage. They set out to eat their way through the city in 24 hours; From bagels for breakfast, deli-smoked meats at lunch, to a raucous Sephardi dinner. Along the way they re-engage and discover the storied Jewish community and its mouth-watering eateries, unlocking its intriguing past and marveling at its vibrant present and future.

Preceded by
Egg Cream
Documentary short/USA/2018/16 minutes
Written and Directed by Nora Miller & Peter Miller

A delightful short film about memory, history, and the enduring meaning of a beloved chocolate soda drink born in Jewish immigrant neighborhoods at the turn of the 20th century. The egg cream contained neither eggs nor cream - it was a product of necessity and hardship, but a source of joy and sweetness.