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An Evening with Jerry Weintraub

Hollywood legend Jerry Weintraub takes the Festival stage for an evening of frank and funny story-telling with co-author, and contributing editor at Vanity Fair and Rolling Stone Magazine, Rich Cohen.

A titan in the entertainment industry—Weintraub’s movies have been pop culture touchstones for decades, from the earlier ones: Nashville, Diner, Oh, God! and (original) The Karate Kid; to the more recent Ocean’s Eleven, Twelve, Thirteen, and the new Karate Kid. Together, these films have grossed billions of dollars worldwide. He and Cohen have now topped the publishing industry with Weintraub’s best-selling memoir.

From his early days growing up in the Bronx; to producing concerts and events for Elvis, Frank Sinatra, John Denver and Led Zeppelin; to attending White House and international events; to having his feet marked in cement in front of the famous Grauman’s Chinese Theatre with pals George Clooney and Brad Pitt, Weintraub has led a fascinating life, establishing a fabulous career and working with hundreds of amazing and talented people from all walks of life. Weintraub, with Cohen, (acclaimed author of Tough Jews and Sweet and Low), tells tales that have become the equivalent of Hollywood folklore, beloved and retold by his celebrity friends and colleagues. Weintraub and Cohen…and perhaps some guests...will also take questions from the audience, and following their presentation, will sign copies of the book WHEN I STOP TALKING, YOU’LL KNOW I’M DEAD. The memoir will be available for purchase in the Festival Bookstore.

FREE with Series and Series Plus tickets
$36

Contact: Jewish Book Festival Hotline, 314-442-3299

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