BROTHER’S SHADOW

Jake Groden, a master furniture craftsman who has long been estranged from his working-class family, returns to Brooklyn, bringing with him an alcohol addiction and a quick temper, to serve the remainder of his parole. What he finds is a father, played by Judd

Hirsch, who treats him with disdain, a nephew who never knew he existed, and the grieving widow of his recently deceased twin brother. This tightly directed sleeper film masterfully explores the tribulations of the redemptive process

Director: Todd S. Yellin
USA, 2006
English
Color
Length: 90 Min.
Drama

Special Bonus: Meet Judd Hirsch (opening night Sunday). and Todd Yellin (both screenings)!
Plan to stay after the movie for a question/answer session with plans to include Actor Judd Hirsch and Todd Yellin, writer and director of “Brother’s Shadow.” Judd portrayed Alex Rieger in “Taxi,” earning him two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Actor, and he currently plays Allan Eppes in the CBS show, “Numb3rs”. In addition, he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “Ordinary People.” Judd Hirsch’s planned appearance in San Jose was confirmed at press time and we are likely going to create a special reception for the San Jose community. If you are interested in attending, please send an email to lisacg@svjcc.org and we will keep you up-to-date on all of the plans. In addition, please regularly check the Festival web site at www.sjjff.org.

This is Todd Yellin’s first feature movie, although he holds a number of documentary credits. The director lives in San Jose