"Levys of Monticello" Film Screening

5342 Saint Charles Avenue,New Orleans LA 70115

12 January, 2023

Description

When Thomas Jefferson died in 1826, he left behind a mountain of personal debt, which forced his heirs to sell his beloved Monticello home and all of its possessions. The Levys of Monticello is a documentary film that tells the little-known story of the Levy family, which owned and carefully preserved Monticello for nearly a century—far longer than Jefferson or his descendants. The remarkable story of the Levy family also intersects with the rise of antisemitism that runs throughout the course of American history. Documentary | English | 71 minutes Building Bridges Jury Prize at the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival 2022 Movie snacks will be served. Admission is free and open to the community. A reservation is requested.