When 11-year-old Margaret moves from the city to the suburbs, she must navigate new friends, feelings, and the beginning of adolescence. As she adjusts to her new environment, Margaret communicates with God about her hopes, anxieties, and concerns. She befriends her neighbor Nancy and joins a friend group, navigating the milestones of puberty. Margaret explores her religious identity and confronts family estrangements, all while discovering herself and her beliefs.
In 1951, a young Jewish atheist from Newark, New Jersey, attends a conservative college in Ohio, where he faces anti-Semitism and sexual repression. As he navigates the conflicting realities of the 1950s and his own desires for independence, he finds himself caught between the traditions of his upbringing and his desire to break free.
In Down in the Valley, a rebellious daughter's romantic involvement with an enigmatic stranger leads her down a dangerous path in the modern-day San Fernando Valley. As their relationship unfolds, tensions rise and secrets are revealed, ultimately spiraling into a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and self-discovery.
In Dough (2015), an old Jewish baker struggling to keep his bakery afloat hires a young Muslim refugee as his apprentice. Their relationship is tested when the apprentice accidentally drops marijuana into the dough, leading to unexpected success. The two must navigate cultural differences and overcome adversity to save the bakery from being taken over by a real estate developer.
A look at the Jewish community in Rădăuți, Romania, from 1974 to 1976.
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