LAJFF - Closing-night - Golda's Balcony

Golda's Balcony, The Film
CLOSING NIGHT
LA Premiere!
Directed by Scott Schwartz
Produced by David Fishelson
USA/2019/86 minutes

Celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israel's Independence Day) with this LA premiere about Golda Meir, the mother of Israel! With an appearance by special guest and star of the film, TOVAH FELDSHUH!

May 9 is Yom Haatzmaut and what better way to celebrate Israels independence that with Goldas Balcony! Tovah Feldshuh gives a mesmerizing performance as Golda Meir in the final masterpiece written by William Gibson. This film, from a rare, multi-camera shoot from the play's original run was recently unearthed (literally, from a safe) and assembled into a new but absolutely riveting motion picture. The rise of Golda Meir from Russian schoolgirl to fourth Prime Minister of Israel, is one of the most thrilling and amazing stories of the 20th Century. In this film, her life has been transformed into a cinematic event of overwhelming power and inspirational triumph. Over 500 performances on Broadway were sold out, making this not only the longest-running, one-woman show in Broadway history, but earning accolades far and wide.

Q&A with Tovah Feldshuh and producer Dave Fishelson