Boulder Jewish Film Festival: Adventures of a Mathematician

Based on the autobiography of the same title, this riveting biodrama recounts the eventful life of mathematician Stam Ulam. A Polish Jewish refugee, Ulam was a key player at Los Alamos, where he helped to develop the hydrogen bomb and create the first computer. Later, he taught at CU Boulder. An intriguing behind-the-scenes look at Los Alamos, where a group of mostly European Jews were locked in a scientific battle with Nazis and later Communists, this warmhearted, well-acted personal drama also serves as a prelude to “Oppenheimer,” Christopher Nolan’s biopic focused on Ulam’s famous boss due out in 2023. VIEW THE TRAILER. 

Directed by Thorsten Klein
In English 
United States
2022

Join us before the screening for a special “Double Feature” Closing Night!

Two Pioneering Films and a Wild West Wrap Party 

Reception, 5:30-6:30 pm, following Jews of the Wild West and prior to Adventures of a Mathematician

Enjoy chili, cornbread, pie, and cider

Western Swing music by Greg Schochet and Little America

See both films and join us for the Wild West Wrap Party for $50

Or join us for one film and the Wild West Wrap Party for $30

Sunday, November 13 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm