Screening: The First Lady [San Francisco]

The First Lady: A Special Afternoon with Filmmakers and Activist Efrat Tilma

Sunday, August 3, 2025 / 3:00–5:00 PM

Join A Wider Bridge and Congregation Sha’ar Zahav for an inspiring afternoon celebrating The First Lady, a powerful new documentary spotlighting Israeli trans trailblazer Efrat Tilma.

You’ll hear from the film’s acclaimed directors Udi Nir & Sagi Bornstein, enjoy a special live lip-sync performance by Efrat herself, and take part in an intimate conversation about a bold new initiative: launching Israel’s first and only free mental health clinic dedicated to the trans community. This groundbreaking project comes at a time of growing urgency, as LGBTQIA+ protections in Israel face increasing political threats.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage, be moved, and learn how you too can support this vital new project.

Light refreshments will be served.

The First Lady
Directors: Sagi Bornstein and Udi Nir
2025
Fearing for her life, Israeli transgender pioneer Efrat Tilma fled the country as a teenager. Now in her seventies, she must fight for her freedom once again, as the country spirals into political and social regression.