The Believer is the story of a young Jewish man who becomes a self-hating, anti-Semitic Skinhead. As he rises in the ranks of a loosely organized group, he struggles with his beliefs, his heritage, and his deep-rooted self-loathing. His involvement in a plot to bomb a synagogue forces him to confront his inner demons and make a choice that could change his life forever.
It Runs in the Family follows the Grombergs, a dysfunctional family living in New York City. The story revolves around their relationships, conflicts, and the challenges they face as they try to navigate through life. With a mix of comedy and drama, the movie explores themes of family, love, and personal growth.
The Chosen is a coming-of-age story about a young Hasidic Jewish boy, Reuven Malter, living in Brooklyn. It explores his relationships with his father, his friendship with a Orthodox Jew and the challenges he faces as a teenager in a conflicted world.
In 1930s New York City, a group of young women from wealthy families experience the challenges of love, ambition, and societal pressures. As they navigate their personal and professional lives, they must confront issues such as abusive relationships, financial struggles, and societal expectations. With the backdrop of the Great Depression, their friendships are tested and their lives forever changed.
The true story of Charlotte Salomon, a young German-Jewish painter who comes of age in Berlin on the eve of the Second World War. Fiercely imaginative and deeply gifted, she dreams of becoming an artist. Her first love applauds her talent, which emboldens her resolve. When anti-Semitic policies inspire violent mobs, she escapes to the safety of the South of France. There she begins to paint again, and finds new love. But her work is interrupted, this time by a family tragedy that reveals an even darker secret. Believing that only an extraordinary act will save her, she embarks on the monumental adventure of painting her life story.
Defamation (2009) is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the topic of anti-semitism and its impact on Jewish-Americans. Through interviews and street investigations, the film examines incidents of discrimination and bias, as well as the historical context of Jewish persecution. Director Yoav Shamir takes the viewers on a journey to explore the complexity of this issue and the role of media in shaping public opinion. The documentary also touches upon the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the impact of political extremism on the perception of Jews.
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