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Sunday, January 12 at 6:30pm Michael-Ann Russell JCC
Streaming January 13-23, 2025 Digital Screening Room

USA | 72 minutes | 2025

Looking Up

World Premiere

This inspiring film follows the story of Eitan Armon, a young man grappling with the profound challenge of losing his sight. At just 20 years old, while serving in the military, Eitan learns he has Retinitis Pigmentosa, a rare genetic disease that slowly robs him of his vision. With only 5% of his central vision left and time running out, Eitan chooses not to focus on what he cannot control, but instead sets his sights on the ultimate test of endurance—climbing Yosemite National Park’s iconic El Capitan, one of the world’s most formidable granite walls. Through determination, courage, and an unyielding spirit, Looking Up chronicles Eitan’s remarkable journey, offering a powerful message of resilience and reminding us that no obstacle is insurmountable for those who choose to face life with positivity and purpose.

This special world premiere event will include the attendance of director Elena Neuman and film subjects Eitan Armon, Rami Armon, and Jay Lefkowitz, who will introduce the film and participate in a Q&A after the screening.

Director's Bio

Directed by Elena Neuman

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Elena Neuman is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and founder of NeumanFILMS in New York City. Her work includes People Forget, New Haven Remembers, a short film about Holocaust survivors, which aired on Connecticut Public Television, and Wishmakers, which won the International Gold Medal from the World Humanitarian Awards. Previously, she served as an associate producer at Manifold Productions, contributing to three PBS documentaries. A graduate of Cornell and Yale, Elena began her career as a print journalist before transitioning into filmmaking.

Cast and Credits

Director

Elena Neuman

Screenwriter

Elena Neuman

Cinematographer

Dani Tenenbaum

Editor

Dennis Clark

Cast

Eitan Armon

Film Info

Year

2025

Country

USA

Run-time

72 minutes

Language

English
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