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For The Life Of Me

The Zoom Link:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9242234389?pwd=M1JEQitlcjRpUUlUbFU1bnMyUU0wZz09

Meeting ID: 924 223 4389
Passcode: QCRTp7

When:

Thursday 7th April at 13:00 hours (1:00pm) Western Standard Time.

We will be talking to Pete Vanlaw and Mariette Hartley, who will answer your questions.

Questions:

After watching the film, here:

https://vimeo.com/372698033

please email your questions for Pete and Mariette to:

Eli Rabinowitz
by 6 April

We hope to see as many of you as possible.

John Urban
President
JHGSWA

“For the Life of Me” Trailer
“For the Life of Me” follows Pete Vanlaw who – in middle age after suffering a heart attack — discovers he has been living a lie. His journey of self-discov…
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Watch The Film – For The Life Of Me

The link to the film:

https://vimeo.com/372698033

Film Synopsis

Following a heart attack, fifty-year-old Peter Vanlaw is haunted by questions about his family.  He delves into his father’s long-held secret and discovers that his family is Jewish.  Upon the death of his parents, he uncovers hundreds of family photos and reels of 16mm film. This wealth of material leads him to family stories of pathos and danger dating back to the early 1900s.

Ultimately,  all are woven into a  film about the discoveries of his heritage, of close relatives he never knew, of the ravages of his mother’s mental illness, of a grandparent’s suicide, and of the lasting damage caused by the Holocaust. His story takes us from California to pre-war Germany, Europe, Asia and beyond.

After watching the film, please email your questions for Pete to:
Eli Rabinowitz
by 6 April
On Thursday 7 April,  you will  be invited to a Zoom Meeting with Pete, Mariette, John, Michelle and Eli  at 1pm Perth time.
You  will then be able to ask Pete questions about his film and life.

The Movie Talk Show interview:

The Trailer:
"For the Life of Me" Trailer
“For the Life of Me” Trailer
“For the Life of Me” follows Pete Vanlaw who – in middle age after suffering a heart attack — discovers he has been living a lie. His journey of self-discov…
www.youtube.com
Eli Rabinowitz
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Next Event – For The Life Of Me

Pete lives in LA. He is an experienced TV Commercial, Documentary Executive & Filmmaker

On Thursday 31 March, you will receive your invitation from the JHGSWA to view a very personal  45 minutes documentary film about the discovery of both Pete’s heritage and his family history, “For the Life of Me”

Film Synopsis

Following a heart attack, fifty-year-old Peter Vanlaw is haunted by questions about his family.  He delves into his father’s long-held secret and discovers that his family is Jewish.  Upon the death of his parents, he uncovers hundreds of family photos and reels of 16mm film. This wealth of material leads him to family stories of pathos and danger dating back to the early 1900s.

Ultimately,  all are woven into a  film about the discoveries of his heritage, of close relatives he never knew, of the ravages of his mother’s mental illness, of a grandparent’s suicide, and of the lasting damage caused by the Holocaust. His story takes us from California to pre-war Germany, Europe, Asia and beyond.

We will also share a

Then on  Thursday 7 April at 1pm Perth time,  you will  be invited to a Zoom Meeting with Pete, John, Michelle and Eli. You will then be able to ask Pete questions about his film and life.
Here is the trailer:
"For the Life of Me" Trailer
“For the Life of Me” Trailer
“For the Life of Me” follows Pete Vanlaw who – in middle age after suffering a heart attack — discovers he has been living a lie. His journey of self-discov…
www.youtube.com
Eli Rabinowitz