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USA Premiere Was "The King" kosher? Investigating the claim that Elvis’ great-great grandmother was Jewish, a diverse group of Montrealers, including an ultra-Orthodox Jewish Elvis impersonator, a rabbi and the filmmakers are led on a quest to Memphis to find out. Funny, suspenseful, and wickedly witty, Schmelvis puts a unique spin on celebrity, Judaism and religious perceptions. together with OFFSIDEUSA Premiere Shahar, a fresh IDF recruit, accidentally shoots a stray bullet and is confined to his base just before the weekend of a championship soccer game. His only comfort is his best friend’s promise to call him from the game with live updates.
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