Movies and TvShows featuring "off-the-derech" theme.

Unorthodox is a TV mini-series that tells the story of a young woman named Esty, who runs away from her arranged marriage in an ultra-orthodox Jewish community in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. She travels to Berlin, Germany, where she tries to build a new life and pursue her passion for music. As she integrates into the secular world, Esty faces challenges and discovers her own identity.

My Unorthodox Life is a reality TV show that follows the life of Julia Haart, a former orthodox Jew who has now become a successful fashion executive in New York City. The show explores her personal and professional life, as well as her relationships with her children and ex-husband. It delves into the challenges she faces as she navigates her new life outside of the orthodox community.

One of Us is a documentary that follows the lives of three individuals who leave Hasidic Judaism, exploring the challenges they face as they try to integrate into the secular world while dealing with the lingering effects of their past lives. The film delves into themes of religion, identity, abuse, and the pursuit of personal freedom.

Felix, a young Frenchman, and Meira, a Hasidic Jewish woman, find themselves drawn to each other despite their different backgrounds and responsibilities. As their connection deepens, they must confront the challenges and consequences of their unconventional love.

Mendy is a young Brookyln Hasid who leaves the strict rules of his insular and repressive community to join his childhood friend, Yankel, who is living securlary in Manhattan. Mendy's struggle to integrate his faith and traditions with the modern world are influenced by his growing friendship with Bianca, Yankel's free spirited Brazilian roommate.

Finding the courage to leave the fold is only the beginning for most of these young people. Those who have decided to take this step become pariahs, often completely cut off from the emotional and financial support of their families. To make matters worse, judged by our secular standards, they have no marketable skills. Many only speak Yiddish— or some Hebrew that is stilted and archaic because it is restricted to use only for prayer.