Join the World Premiere of Centered: Joe Lieberman
Joe Lieberman, the first Jewish person to be a Vice Presidential candidate on a major party ticket in the US, is celebrated for putting principles above party. This timely feature doc chronicles Lieberman’s extraordinary journey, his 40+ years of public service and the depth of his commitment to the American people. His message of moderation and bipartisanship resonates even more powerfully now underscoring the importance of unity and collaboration in politics. Joe gave filmmakers access to his life and work as he hoped his story will inspire civic responsibility, elevate political discourse, and stimulate meaningful dialogue during this pivotal election year and beyond. With exclusive access to never-before-seen home movies and images of Joe’s early years as well as during his Senate career in the U.S. and overseas. Filmed 7+ hours of exclusive interviews with Senator Lieberman before his untimely passing in March 2024. With Senator Susan Collins, Senator Lindsey Graham, Senator Chris Dodd, Rep. Rosa DeLauro, Dr. Ben Chavis, Ambassador Cindy McCain, Ambassador Tom Nides.
About the Panels
Sunday, November 17, 2024: Antisemitism and the Impact of Joe’s Faith
Moderator: Ali Zelenko, SVP of External Affairs, ADL
Panelists: Rev. Dr. Benjamin Chavis, African American Civil Rights Movement veteran leader and icon, author, chemist, United Church of Christ ordained minister, and PBS TV Executive Producer of The Chavis Chronicles
Rabbi Daniel Cohen, Congregation Agudath Shalom (Stamford, CT), author of What Will They Say About You When You Are Gone? Creating a Life of Legacy, and The Secret of Light
Jonathan Gruber, Director/Producer, Centered
Monday, November 18, 2024: Strong Defense: Intelligence Reform and National Security
Moderator: Justin Rubin, Former DoD Special Assistant
Panelists: David Lightman, Chief Congressional Correspondent, McClatchy
Jonathan Gruber, Director/Producer, Centered
Tuesday, November 19, 2024: Can’t We All Get Along? Political Polarization and Bipartisanship
Moderator: Charles Lane, The Washington Post Editorial Board
Panelists: Dr. Tevi Troy, Senior Scholar at Yeshiva University’s Straus Center, and former Deputy Secretary of HHS and senior White House aide.
Ann Lewis, Co-Chair of the Democratic Majority for Israel and former White House Director of Communications for President Bill Clinton
Jonathan Gruber, Director/Producer, Centered
Wednesday, November 20, 2024: Joe’s America – Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, The Environment, and Violence in Video Games
Moderator: Sarah Hurwitz, White House speechwriter (2009-2017), author of Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life- in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There)
Panelists: Clarine Nardi Riddle, Joe Lieberman’s Chief of Staff (2003-2013) and former Attorney General of Connecticut
Rabbi Ethan Tucker, President of Hadar and Joe Lieberman’s stepson
Jonathan Gruber, Director/Producer, Centered
Thursday, November 21, 2024: Around the World: Foreign Policy and Champion for Global Human Rights
Moderator: Jeremy Bash, Founder and Managing Director Beacon Global Strategies, former Chief of Staff to the Director of the CIA (2009-2011), and former Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Defense (2011-2013)
Panelists: Bill Kristol, Founding director of Defending Democracy Together, founder and editor-at-large of The Weekly Standard
Jonathan Gruber, Director/Producer, Centered
