Lemon Tree (Etz Limon)

Wed 9 Dec, 7 pm. located at the JCC of Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale. (914) 472-3300 ext. 403. 11. Bendheim Performing Arts Center - [events]

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 Eran Riklis 2008 Israel/Germany/France 1hr. 46min. Moderator: Dr. Michael DiGennaro Producer, writer, director Eran Riklis has created a drama based on the true story of a Palestinian widow who must defend her lemon tree field when a new Israeli Defense Minister moves next door to her and threatens to uproot them because they pose a threat to his safety. She goes all the way to the Israeli Supreme Court to try and save her trees. In the ensuing legal battle, she develops a relationship and bond with the Defense Minister’s wife and all the players find themselves alone in the struggle to survive.