Miami Film Festival Presents: The Performance

Based on a short story by Arthur Miller, The Performance is set in 1937 as the fascist atmosphere in Germany is nearing its brutal pinnacle.  Harold May is an American Jew and gifted tap dancer. Though he is nearly past his prime, he still longs for the success and status that have eluded him. While on tour in Europe, Harold and his troupe are scouted by Damian Fugler, a German attache. Not Knowing the blond-haired May is Jewish, Fugler offers them a huge sum to perform one show in Berlin. Once in Germany, the troupe discovers that the show is an exclusive performance for Hitler himself. As Fugler, Harold, and the troupe’s lives become intertwined, Harold is faced with a choice: either keep his Jewish identity a secret for the sake of his dreams or, ironically, own up to who he really is in order to escape.   Followed by a post-screening extended conversation with Actor Jeremy Piven and Director Shira Piven

The Miami Dade College’s 41st Miami Film Festival will showcase an impressive array of international, American, and Ibero-American films from April 5-14, 2024 playing at various locations across Miami. Featuring 10 World Premieres, 10 North American Premieres, 5 U.S. Premieres, and 11 East Coast Premieres, and 42 Florida Premieres, the 2024 Miami Film Festival will celebrate more than 180 feature narratives, documentaries, and short films of all genres, from over 31 countries worldwide. Beyond film screenings, the festival organizes a wide array of world-class events, including in-depth conversations with film legends, celebrity Q&As, awards presentations, workshops, gala parties, masterclasses, and industry networking opportunities. Find the full schedule at MiamiFilmFestival.com

Miami Beach Bandshell Doors open at 6:30 pm  Thursday, April 11th This is an 18+ event