Donald H. Harrison

‘Midnight Burning’ Pairs Charlie Chaplin and Albert Einstein in Battle Against Nazis

In this work of fiction, physicist Albert Einstein and movie star Charlie Chaplin work together to thwart an American Nazi plan to murder prominent Jews in the film industry and to touch off an American civil war. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Donald H. Harrison, International, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Scripps Ranch Theatre Reveals a Family’s Struggle in ‘Kimberly Akimbo’

The story depicts a 16-year-old girl with a disease that causes premature aging. While that, in and of itself, seems like a lot to handle, it almost pales in comparison to the dysfunctional family of which she is a part. [Eva Trieger]

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Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

‘Suffs’ Has Got the Stuff at Broadway San Diego

The action is non-stop, and there’s not even a second of the show where you’re thinking about the time, the pacing is so well done. A few of the songs are pretty ear-wormy; “Let Mother Vote,” “G.A.B” (short for Great American Bitch), and “Keep Marching” come to mind. [Sandi Masori]

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San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Harrowing Documentary ‘The Road Between Us’ Recalls the Saga of a Retired IDF General Rescuing His Family on Oct. 7, 2023

Noam Tibon, a retired major general in the Israel Defense Force, dramatically rescued his son Amir, daughter-in-law Miri, and their two daughters Galia, 3, and Carmel, 1, after Hamas terrorists from Gaza stormed Kibbutz Nahal Oz on Oct. 7, 2023. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Donald H. Harrison, Israel, Jewish History, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
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Love, Murder and Strong Drink in Mexican Family Saga

Brothers Miguel and Tomaso spend money like water, passing up no luxuries and dreaming of amassing even greater fortunes. The protagonist is sister Maria, whom the Ramirez family sent to top-notch universities to acquire the know-how to run an international company. Brother Miguel was born vicious; even as a child he delighted in torturing animals. Tomaso is greedy but dull-witted. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, International, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food

College Area Restaurants Offer Delicious Varieties

Once a year in the fall, for the second year now, the restaurants of the College Area open their doors and kitchens for a special tasting event. This is the Taste of College Area. It’s a self-guided food tour where you can stop in and have a bite or two at any of the participating restaurants. [Sandi Masori]

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San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food

Covering Sports with a Brooklyn Attitude

Cohn spent nearly four decades covering sports for the San Francisco Chronicle and Santa Rosa Press Democrat and his columns were notable for his fearlessness in going after anyone – team owners, coaches and players. In 2022 he was inducted into the Northern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. [Bruce Lowitt]

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