# Event Details - **Event Name**: Free Short Films at the Tucson J - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 04 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 04 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: In advance of the Tucson J International Film Festival, we hope you join us for this year's incredible selection of short films!About this EventJoin us for this special pre-festival (and free!) short film program at the Tucson J. Reserve your spot here.This year's shorts are:MiriamIn 1985 Los Angeles, Miriam is chosen to be the first bat mitzvah in her Orthodox community, but she would rather be skateboarding. Featuring Justin Kirk (Succession, Weeds) as Miriam’s father.The Cave SynagogueThis lyrical documentary follows Ugandan Abayudaya (Jewish) elder J.J. Keki as he hikes with his sons to the secret cave where Jews once prayed during the reign of dictator Idi Amin, keeping memory and song alive.Still WatersDuring lockdown, Rona slips into a mikvah to flee her abusive partner, confronting herself in the rawest way possible.Chocolate CakeIn Tamar's kitchen, everything is ready for Grandma Havah's 80th birthday, and Grandma has made her famous chocolate cake—the one her son Yisrael loves the most. Now they wait for Yisrael to return home from his training exercise in the army, and for all the guests to arrive.The Sacred SocietyHauntingly beautiful sand animation frames this portrait of men who perform the sacred duty of preparing the Jewish dead, revealing how ritual reshapes life and mortality.RevivedAfter a night out at a Jerusalem gay bar, Aaron finds his bag is missing. Unable to return home without it, he receives help from Sefi, the bartender.Fiddler on the MoonAstronauts, scientists, and rabbis weigh in—seriously and hilariously—on one big question: can Judaism survive in space? Featuring Neil deGrasse Tyson, astronauts Jeffrey Hoffman and Jessica Meir, and a quorum of rabbis and researchers.Learn more about the 35th Annual Tucson J International Film Festival. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tucson/free-short-films-at-the-tucson-j/100001978460134521 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Tucson - **state**: AZ - **country**: United States - **location**: Tucson Jewish Community Center - **lat**: 32.27388169999999 - **long**: -110.9122313 - **full address**: Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 East River Road, Tucson, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Free Short Films at the Tucson J - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/13f9ffe831a744de6b8d1b71168bf7e0c2ca75ee2c31bc5b7c0dc61127090b0e-rimg-w1200-h628-dcddd9d5-gmir.jpg?v=1766237481 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Free Short Films at the Tucson J being held? - **A:** Free Short Films at the Tucson J takes place on Sun, 04 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 04 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 East River Road, Tucson, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Free Short Films at the Tucson J? - **A:** Free Short Films at the Tucson J is organized by Chloe Loos. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Free Short Films at the Tucson J 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 Tucson, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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