USA | 79 minutes | 2021
Charm Circle
Florida Premiere
A glimpse into the lives of an eccentric New York family, Charm Circle follows filmmaker Nira Burstein as she attempts to bridge the fractured relationships between herself and her family. Emotional and accomplished, especially in the way it weaves together decades-old home videos and contemporary footage, the film crafts a powerful family portrait that questions the value of the bonds that tie us together. Burstein’s brave, wryly amusing first feature is as loving as it is unpredictable. With moments of humor, music and creativity, Charm Circle finds compassion in places most challenging.
Accompanying the film premiere is a discussion with director Nira Burstein and moderator Deborah Hurwitz, division director of Jewish Community Services South Florida. To view the conversation please click here.
Awards
Audience Award at Sheffield DocFest