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Rachel Bloom to Receive SFJFF Freedom Award
16 Jun
Summary
- Rachel Bloom will be honored with the Freedom of Expression award.
- The award will be presented at the 2026 San Francisco Jewish Film Festival.
- Bloom is being recognized for her work and executive producing a film.

Rachel Bloom is set to receive the prestigious Freedom of Expression award at the 46th annual San Francisco Jewish Film Festival (SFJFF46). The ceremony will take place on July 18, 2026, during the west coast premiere of "Hollywood Does Abortion," a film executive produced by Bloom. This documentary examines how films and television have depicted abortion, often contributing to societal misperceptions.
The Jewish Film Institute bestows this award to artists who demonstrate unfettered imagination, a cornerstone of a free society. Bloom's work, characterized by intelligence, vulnerability, and irreverent humor, exemplifies this spirit. SFJFF46 runs from July 16 to August 2, 2026, in San Francisco and the East Bay, showcasing 65 films from 16 countries.