Join the Workers Circle on Thursday, September 10 at 8:30 PM ET for an unforgettable evening of storytelling and special guest performances inspired by the beloved animated classic An American Tail.
Featuring Jesse Eisenberg, Dulé Hill, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Mark Hamill, Richard Kind, Alan S. Kim, Paola Lázaro, Kelly McCreary, Bernadette Peters, Josh Andrés Rivera, and Tracie Thoms, and more acclaimed stars to be announced, this one-night-only virtual event celebrates a story that has inspired generations with its themes of hope, resilience, and the immigrant experience.
During a special intermission conversation, acclaimed journalist Joy Reid will interview Workers Circle Community Catalyst Arianne Betancourt about her ongoing work to shine a light on human rights abuses in immigration detention, including the treatment her father, Justo Betancourt, experienced while detained at the Everglades detention facility known as Alligator Alcatraz.
Rounding out the cast are Dan Burke, Chris Coreschi, Amanda Cortinas, Bradley Dean, Malky Goldman, Adam Harrington, Matthew Nardozzi, Allison Posner, Jay Reidl, and Abigail Solomon.
Adding even more spirit to the evening, acclaimed klezmer violinist Jake Shulman-Ment will bring the vibrant sound of live klezmer music to this special performance.
Whether you grew up with the film or are discovering it for the first time, you'll experience a joyful evening of live performances while supporting a mission that has never been more important.
For more than 125 years, the Workers Circle has been building a more inclusive democracy by defending constitutional rights, protecting immigrants, empowering voters, and standing up for justice. Every ticket purchased helps ensure this work continues.
If you'd like to make an even greater impact, consider becoming an event sponsor or purchasing a digital tribute or business ad. Sponsorships include special recognition during the livestream and in our December newsletter, while tribute ads are a meaningful way to honor a loved one, celebrate your family, or highlight your business or organization before a nationwide audience.