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The Presidents' Tailor - Distribution Fund

Join our team and help us spread our inspiring story about

America's greatest tailor Martin Greenfield!

Martin Greenfield survived the Holocaust as a teenager, immigrated to the United States, and worked his way up in the tailoring business. Soon he was making suits for Dwight D. Eisenhower, who only a few years earlier liberated him from the Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany.

Mr. Greenfield has made suits for nearly every US president since Eisenhower, and has dressed hundreds of celebrities. Up to age 91, he continued to work at his Brooklyn, New York factory, along with his sons Jay and Tod, who now run the operations at Martin Greenfield Clothiers. In 2023, Martin's grandson David joined the company as the third generation of Greenfields.

"The Presidents' Tailor - From Auschwitz to the White House" is a beautifully-photographed, life affirming story of human resilience, forgiveness, and the timeless art of fine men's tailoring.

The film premiered simultaneously at the Jewish Film Festival Berlin and at DocEdge Film Festival in New Zealand in June 2024.

In September 2024, we are bringing "The Presidents' Tailor" to New York City for the North American premiere at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan. Screenings are at 7 + 8:30 p.m. on September 17th, and will be following by a Q & A with the filmmaker Rick Minnich and Martin Greenfield's family.

From September 18-24, we will be doing a one-week awards-qualifying theatrical run at the IFC Center in Manhattan. Rick and the Greenfields will be at the first screening at 6:30 pm. on September 18th. Tickets are available here.

Support our Awards Season campaign

We seek to raise $100,000 by the end of October 2024, and an additional $100,000 by the end of 2024. With your help, we can reach our goal and share Martin's story with even more people.

Your contributions will help cover the following expenses related to our awards campaign and distribution:

marketing costs (including website, posters, social media, publicist)
travel expenses for in-person presentations at film festivals and other events
office and administrative expenses
Errors & Omissions insurance
underwriting expenses (2025 PBS broadcast)

All donations are 100% tax-deductible through our 501(c)3 fiscal sponsor From the Heart Productions. You will be sent a receipt per email as soon as your donation has been processed. Checks can also be made out to "From the Heart Productions" with "The Presidents' Tailor" in the memo field, and mailed to:

From the Heart Productions
1013 Harbor Blvd #53
Oxnard, CA 93035
USA

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Our Man in Berlin FAQ

Is my donation tax deductible?

Yes, we are a fiscally sponsored project of From The Heart Productions, which is a public 501(c)3 organization recognized by the IRS. Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent permissible by law.

How can I get more involved?

We're always looking to expand our team, so the first step is to email us at [email protected] and tell us what you'd like to do to help share Mr. Greenfield's story with the world. Maybe you'd like to host a house party fundraising event (in-person or virtual), sponsor a virtual or in-person screening, connect us to potential partners, etc. Every little bit helps. We look forward to hearing from you!

When will the film be released?

We are looking to complete the film in June 2021, and screen it at film festivals worldwide during the second half of 2021. We are planning virtual screenings during this time as well. In 2022, we will focus on educational distribution and television broadcasts. In late-2022/early-2023 we plan to make the film available to general audiences on DVD and VOD.

How can I get a custom-made Greenfield suit?

Once you've worn a Martin Greenfield suit, there's no turning back. There are two ways to get one: 1. Make a donation of $10,000 or more, and we will give you a custom-made two-piece or three-piece suit or tuxedo from Martin Greenfield clothiers. All you have to do is arrange a fitting at the Brooklyn factory. Feel free to contact us for details before making your donation at [email protected]. 2. Visit the Greenfield Clothiers website and book an appointment for a fitting: https://greenfieldclothiers.com

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