CLOSING NIGHT FILM + CHAMPAGNE TOAST

In-Person Only: April 5

Winner of the top audience prize at the Tribeca Film Festival, this darkly hilarious, highly entertaining, one-night-in-New-York story turns a family’s Shabbat dinner into a chaotic whirlwind. When two couples, Abby and Benjamin, and David and recently converted Meg, gather for what should be a typical Shabbat dinner, an unexpected shadow looms over their night: an accidental death (or is it murder?) threatens to unravel the whole evening. As the night spirals out of control, the arrival of Meg’s Catholic parents from Wisconsin (meeting their future in-laws for the first time) only adds to the hilarious mayhem that ensues. Scrambling to maintain a façade of normalcy for their Midwestern guests, they find themselves creatively bending traditions—and even inventing a few new ones out of sheer desperation! 

Kyra Sedgwick “kills” (as in her performance) as the neurotic matriarch, leading an outstanding ensemble cast. The film’s rapid-fire dialogue, twisty script and masterful editing keep the chaotic momentum going, delivering pure comedic gold. With its blend of family antics, sharp humor and warm-hearted characters, BAD SHABBOS is a charmingly modern screwball comedy that brilliantly captures the hilarity and madness of an eccentric family’s unforgettable Shabbat.

Director Bio: View on IMDB

Daniel Robbins is an NYC-based filmmaker known for his breakout film PLEDGE, which gained acclaim at the Fantasia Film Festival and Screamfest, where he won Best Director. 

Guest: Director Daniel Robbins

Special Event: Join us for an end-of-Shabbat havdallah champagne toast + cheesecake reception

Sponsors: Naomi + Jon Newman

Event Sponsor: Cheesecakes from Tammy and Rusty Federman