Hi Reddit! I’m Rachel Myers, the director behind the new documentary short, “Wendy’s Shabbat,” which will be making its NY premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday, AMA!

Hi Reddit! I’m Rachel Myers, the director behind the new documentary short, “Wendy’s Shabbat,” which will be making its NY premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday April 21st. I’m here to answer all of your questions about the documentary and the art of directing and filmmaking.

“Wendy’s Shabbat” tells the story of Roberta Mahler, 88, who seeks community after losing her husband of 60 years. She finds it with a group of local Jewish senior citizens who celebrate the Sabbath at their local Wendy’s. Every Friday, just before dusk, these senior retirees congregate at the fast food restaurant to usher in the Sabbath (Shabbat) with blessings and candles over burgers and fries. This is a story of rediscovering the joys of community and connection in older age, and in the longing for ritual, however unorthodox it may appear. VIEW THE TRAILER HERE.

Proof: https://www.instagram.com/p/BhujAnUDiWe/?taken-by=wendysshabbat\

Submitted April 19, 2018 at 11:22PM by RachelMyersfilm https://ift.tt/2J9iDfR