THEY AIN’T READY FOR ME

About the Film

Documentary | 1 HR 29 MIN

ASPEN FILM, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ASPEN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER, PRESENTS

 

THEY AIN’T READY FOR ME (2020)

DOCUMENTARY  |  1 HR 29 MIN

 

Available August 30!

 

Each stream is $12 and once purchased will be available through September 1.

 

They Ain’t Ready For Me is the story of Tamar Manasseh, the African American rabbinical student who is leading the fight against senseless killings on the south side of Chicago. The film explores the challenges and motivations of this fearless community leader as she works to prevent more people from being killed by gun violence. Tamar’s complex identity and magnetic personality combine to make her a force to be reckoned with, and she hasn’t even hit her stride yet.

 

*There will be a virtual conversation with director Brad Rothschild and Tamar Manasseh following the film.

 

 

Read more about Tamar Manasseh.
Forward.com
TimesOfIsrael.com
OnTheBlock.com


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