If you are desperate to get a jump on Academy Award season, head to the Washington Jewish Film Festival for Blessed Is the Match: The Life & Death of Hannah Senesh, which is one of 15 finalists for the five slots available in the documentary category. It's a prime chance to see the film before Oscar buzz picks up. Washington District of Columbia Jewish Community Center has sponsored the festival, now in its 19th year, for its entire run.

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