Little Art Theatre

Yellow Springs Filmmakers Aileen LeBlanc and Jim Klein invite the public to a free test screening of TAKE US HOME. This film documents the airlift of oppressed Ethiopian Jews from their native land to Israel. The screening of the fine cut will help the filmmakers with some final detail editing decisions. There will be a short survey and a question and answer session for audience feedback after the film.

Their culture goes back thousands of years –
When they were forced to the mountains of Gondar Ethiopia –
When they were not allowed to own land –
When they were called Falasha, strangers, hyena people –
When they were Jewish

The Falash Mura — a term for those of Jewish origin who have converted to Christianity — are learning the faith of their Grandparents. The Ethiopian Jews practice an ancient form of Judaism — one that many believe can be traced back to King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.

Generations have longed to be re-united with their brethren in Israel. For three decades the Beta Israel have been migrating back “home.” Their journeys have often been clandestine and treacherous. Many perished.

In 1984 and again in 1991 massive airlifts transported thousands of Ethiopian Jews to Israel — and a better life.

The Falash Mura remain behind.

Watch the trailer