Cinema J | Once Upon My Mother Matinee

Cinema J presents *Once Upon My Mother*, a feel-good film based on a true story. The movie follows a mother’s unwavering commitment to helping her son, born in the 1960s with a clubfoot, navigate physical challenges and social barriers. It is the first film in the new Cinema J season and a program of the Gildenhorn/Speisman Center for the Arts.

When: October 15, 2026

Showtimes: 1:30 PM and 5:30 PM. The detailed schedule lists the 1:30 PM screening as running until 3:30 PM.

Run time: Approximately 2 hours for the 1:30 PM screening.

Tickets: Advanced tickets are $15 when purchased on or before October 14. Discounts apply automatically in the cart. The day-of price is $18.

Venue: Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD 20852

Presented by: Bender JCC of Greater Washington

Accessibility: No accessibility information is currently available for this event.

Contact: Call (301) 348-3809 or email fenoch@benderjccgw.org.