Once Upon My Mother – A St. Louis Jewish Film Festival Event
France, French with English subtitles
Ken Scott
Feature: 102 minutes
Based on the beloved memoir by Roland Perez, Once Upon My Mother is a joyful, life-affirming true story about determination, resilience, and unconditional love. The film begins in 1963, when Esther gives birth to Roland, the youngest of a large family, born with a clubfoot that doctors insist will prevent him from ever walking normally. Refusing to accept that fate, Esther makes her son a promise — that he will walk, thrive, and live an extraordinary life — and then sets out to make it come true. Spanning decades and filled with humor, heart, and hard-won miracles, Once Upon My Mother is a moving celebration of a mother’s unwavering belief in her child — and the extraordinary power of love to shape a life.
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B&B Theatres Creve Coeur West Olive 10
This St. Louis Jewish Film Festival event is at B&B Theatres Creve Coeur West Olive 10, a newly remodeled luxury entertainment center featuring 10 auditoriums with laser projection, digital audio, and heated electric reclining seats for an elevated viewing experience. The theatre offers several premium formats, including ScreenX (270° panoramic immersion), MX4D, the B&B Grand Screen, screenPLAY!, Lyric, and Max Relax auditoriums.
Beyond the films themselves, guests can enjoy B‑Roll Bowling, the Outtakes Arcade (featuring a climbing wall), and Sterling’s, the theatre’s on‑site restaurant and bar. Free parking and accessibility accommodations are available, making this venue a comfortable and convenient destination for festival attendees.
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31st ANNUAL ST. LOUIS JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
Sunday, March 15–Thursday, March 26, 2026
Now in its 31st year, the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival showcases outstanding films that illuminate Jewish life, culture, and identity. Screenings run Sunday, March 15–Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the B&B multiplex and at partner locations around St. Louis, offering audiences a high-quality cinematic experience on both the Grand Screen and in smaller auditoriums. The St. Louis Jewish Film Festival is a program of the J – St. Louis.
