Yaaba (1989): This full-length African film is...

Yaaba (1989): This full-length African film is described as “a rural tale of a friendship between a boy and an old woman.” NR

* Being shown today at 7:30 p.m as part of the Bowers Museum of Cultural Art’s African & African-American Film Series at 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana. Free with museum admission ($4.50 for adults, $3 for seniors and students, $1.50 for ages 12 and under). (714) 567-3600.

Ben-Hur (1959): Charlton Heston stars as the hero who turns his back on ancient Rome to follow his Judaism. Directed by William Wyler. Stephen Boyd and Jack Hawkins are also featured. NR

* Being shown today at 6 p.m. as part of Cal State Fullerton’s Spring Film Series at the Titan Theatre, University Center, 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton. FREE. (714) 773-3501.

A Star Is Born (1937): The first one, with Fredric March as the self-destructive actor and Janet Gaynor as the young hopeful he marries. Directed by William Wellman. NR

* Being shown Friday at 12:45 p.m. at the Cypress Senior Citizen Center, 9031 Grindlay St. FREE. (714) 229-6776.

Martha and I (1991): Marianne Sagebrecht stars in this story of love between a Jewish doctor and his German maid during the Hitler years. NR

* Being shown Sunday at 9:30 a.m. as part of the Orange County Jewish Film Festival at the AMC MainPlace Six in the MainPlace/Santa Ana Mall. $20 (includes a bagel breakfast). (714) 553-3535.