Event

The Poet & The Con

Beit T'shuvah and Imaginese Productions Present
THE POET & THE CON
a film by Eric Trules

This "ambitious and provocative" documentary is about the relationship between Eric Trules - a prize-winning poet and performer - and his uncle, Harvey Rosenberg - an underworld enforcer and career criminal. It's a story about crime, family, morality, and redemption, as told by two very articulate and charismatic subjects.

Discover this intimate, compelling dynamicthen witness a sharp turn in the road when the family is forced to grapple with unexpected, jarringly ironic developments.events that propel the film towards a struggle for answers on a much larger stage.

"Trules speculates on the closeness of the creative and criminal impulsesIf ever there was an instance of good coming out of evil, this film is it, for Trules, in a most caring, sensitive way, makes the most of a drastic turn of events to consider how love and anguish become inextricably intertwined within deeply felt family ties."
- Kevin Thomas, LA Times

Trules is a theater professor at USC's School of Dramatic Arts, a spoken word artist, a former modern dancer & clown, and currently a blogger for the Huffington Post. His uncle Harvey was a one-time resident and staff member of Beit T'Shuvah an incredible place that is both full-service Jewish temple and residential rehab.

Harvey was a good friend of Beit T'Shuvah Founder, Harriet Rosetto, and her husband, Head Rabbi Mark Borovitz who will be leading a Q&A with Trules after the screening.
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Screening in Beit T'shuvah sanctuary.
8831 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034

VALET PARKING WILL BE PROVIDED, as will refreshments, so please RSVP in advance.
$10 suggested donation at the door.

Imaginese is proud to be screening this film at Beit T'shuvah's beautiful sanctuary and grateful to be welcomed as part of the community. We hope you'll join us for this powerful film and discussion.