Told here for the first time is the fascinating story of one Jewish community in Brazil. Nilopolis is a suburb of Rio de Janeiro where a fertile and rich community was built by Jews from Eastern Europe who came to Brazil in the early decades of the 20th century. The Jewish community has mostly left the once thriving city – but its imprints and lasting influence linger not only in the town, but in the hearts of its former inhabitants


New Homes

(Doc., 54 Min., DVD/MiniDV, color, 2009)

Director: Radames Vieira
Produced by: AndrĂ© Sztajn and Solange Amado -ProSol
Language: Portuguese with English Subtitles

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Synopsis


Told here for the first time is the fascinating story of one Jewish community in Brazil. Nilopolis is a suburb of Rio de Janeiro where a fertile and rich community was built by Jews from Eastern Europe who came to Brazil in the early decades of the 20th century. The Jewish community has mostly left the once thriving city – but its imprints and lasting influence linger not only in the town, but in the hearts of its former inhabitants


Awards

  • American Jewish University
  • Best Documentary - Sao Paulo Jewish Film Festival, Brazil, 2009

Festivals

  • KJ Temple, USA, 2010
  • Jewish Film Festival of Punta del Este, Uruguay, 2010
  • Jewish Eye Film Festival, 2009
  • Sao Paulo Jewish Film Festival, Brazil, 2009

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Festivals

  • KJ Temple, USA, 2010
  • Jewish Film Festival of Punta del Este, Uruguay, 2010
  • Jewish Eye Film Festival, 2009
  • Sao Paulo Jewish Film Festival, Brazil, 2009

Educational

  • Columbia University
  • Milwaukee Coalition for Jewish Learning
  • University of Florida
  • Ohio State University
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • University of Oklahoma
  • Skirball Cultural Center, LA
  • Duke University
  • Wesleyan University
  • Harvard University

Awards

  • American Jewish University
  • Best Documentary - Sao Paulo Jewish Film Festival, Brazil, 2009