The Performance Film screening with Director Shira Piven
November 9 @ 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST
_The Performance,_ based on the short story by Arthur Miller, premiere feature
film starring Emmy Award® winner Jeremy Piven (_Entourage_). Followed by a Q&A
with director Shira Piven.
**About the Film:** In 1937, while on a European tour, American Jewish tap
dancer Harold May is scouted by a German attaché to headline an exclusive
performance in Berlin for a VIP guest. Writer/director Shira Piven examines
just how far one hungry performer will go to perform.
_Presence: Stories_ by Arthur Miller will be available for purchase during
Book Fair.
“Director Shira Piven’s impressive adaptation and expansion of a 2002 Arthur
Miller short story offers timely observations about manipulating masses.” –
Joe Leydon, Variety
**In-person at The J** ticketed event: $18. Enjoy 20% off Arthur Miller’s book
of short stories when purchased with film ticket.
Organized by: The J, The Detroit Jewish Book Fair
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/9127
