Atlanta Jewish Film Festival: Iron Ladies

At the height of the Cold War, a gutsy group of British Jewish women defies the Soviet Union to champion the rights of persecuted Refusenik Jews seeking liberty in Israel. Known as “the 35s,” these extraordinary housewives and mothers organized daring protests, smuggled aid behind the Iron Curtain, and partnered with a covert Israeli agency supporting Soviet Jewry. Risking life and liberty, their clandestine missions galvanized international support, secured the release of key dissidents, and paved the way for the liberation of over a million Soviet Jews. Through interviews, archival footage, and vivid storytelling, this inspirational campaign spotlights the transformative power of grassroots activism, celebrating the resilience and strength of those who refuse to be silenced.