Producer Lawrence Bender to receive lifetime achievement award at Jerusalem film fest

Lawrence Bender talks about chutzpah, Hollywood, and October 7 ahead of the 42nd Jerusalem Film Festival.

LAWRENCE BENDER: I worked really hard to support all my friends, and then no one was there for us after October 7 – and that was very disheartening.

LAWRENCE BENDER: I worked really hard to support all my friends, and then no one was there for us after October 7 – and that was very disheartening.

(photo credit: JERUSALEM FILM FESTIVAL)

JULY 10, 2025 00:04

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