Sabbath Queen
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Sunday, Sep 14, 2025
2 p.m.
| General admission | $11.50 |
| Seniors, Students, and DIA Members | $9.50 |
+$1.50 online convenience fee
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Assisted Listening Devices are available upon request at the box office
USA/2024—directed by Sandi DuBowski | 105 min.
The result of 21 years of filming, Sabbath Queen illuminates the lifelong journey of Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, dynastic heir of 38 generations of Orthodox rabbis, as he struggles with embracing his destiny, becoming a drag-queen rebel, a queer bio-dad and the founder of Lab/Shul—an everybody-friendly, artist-driven, pop-up experimental congregation.
This spirited documentary joins Amichai on his quest to creatively re-examine the concepts of religion and ritual, challenge patriarchy, champion interfaith love, and stand up for tolerance in an age of turmoil. In English, Hebrew and Yiddish with English subtitles.
This special screening will be followed by a live, in-person Q & A with director Sandi DuBowski.
“A fascinating look at the act of questioning yourself and your family, your surroundings and your decisions.” –Elisabeth Vincentelli, The New York Times
USA/2024—directed by Sandi DuBowski | 105 min.
The result of 21 years of filming, Sabbath Queen illuminates the lifelong journey of Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, dynastic heir of 38 generations of Orthodox rabbis, as he struggles with embracing his destiny, becoming a drag-queen rebel, a queer bio-dad and the founder of Lab/Shul—an everybody-friendly, artist-driven, pop-up experimental congregation.
This spirited documentary joins Amichai on his quest to creatively re-examine the concepts of religion and ritual, challenge patriarchy, champion interfaith love, and stand up for tolerance in an age of turmoil. In English, Hebrew and Yiddish with English subtitles.
This special screening will be followed by a live, in-person Q & A with director Sandi DuBowski.
“A fascinating look at the act of questioning yourself and your family, your surroundings and your decisions.” –Elisabeth Vincentelli, The New York Times