

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Once Upon My Mother
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 06 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Mon, 06 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 pm
- **Event Description**: A triumphant celebration of unconditional love, Once Upon My Mother is a joyful, heartwarming family saga.About this EventJoin us for opening night at the 15th Annual Gainesville Jewish Film Festival!In 1963, Esther gave birth to Roland, the youngst sibling of a large family. Roland was born with a clubfoot that prevented him from standing. Against everyone’s advice, she promised her son that he would be able to walk just like everyone else and have a wonderful life.From that moment on, Esther devoted herself fully to ensuring this promise came true. Spanning decades of hardships and miracles, this film is the story of an incredible destiny and the greatest love of all: a mother’s love for her child.​Based on Roland Perez’s book “Ma Mère, Dieu Et Sylvie Vartan” Published in France by Les EscalesDirected by Ken ScottFrance: French with English subtitles | 2025 | 102 min | Dramahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erBw_I42mSoAgenda?: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PMOpening Night Reception?: 07:00 PM - 08:45 PMFilm Screening?: 08:45 PM - 09:30 PMDiscussion
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/once-upon-my-mother/100001985155531634
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, performances, art, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Gainesville
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Hippodrome Theatre
- **lat**: 29.6494393
- **long**: -82.3239136
- **full address**: Hippodrome Theatre, 25 Southeast 2nd Place, Gainesville, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Once Upon My Mother being held?
  - **A:** Once Upon My Mother takes place on Mon, 06 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Mon, 06 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Hippodrome Theatre, 25 Southeast 2nd Place, Gainesville, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Once Upon My Mother?
  - **A:** Once Upon My Mother is organized by The UF Bud Shorstein Center for Jewish Studies.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Once Upon My Mother is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gainesville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Once Upon My Mother sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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