A young Hasid struggles with identity after leaving his ultra-orthodox community, the only world he's ever known.A young Hasid struggles with identity after leaving his ultra-orthodox community, the only world he's ever known.A young Hasid struggles with identity after leaving his ultra-orthodox community, the only world he's ever known.
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A very insightful and interesting documentary
An fascinating and excellent documentary that sheds light on an often misunderstood and misconstrued faith and lifestyle. This film focuses on the life and times of Moshe; a rebellious, confused, angry, and oftentimes ignorant Hasidic young man trying to make a living in a secular/gentile world but on several occasions finds it collapsing all around him. Sort of reminds me of my own youth minus the Jewish upbring. Moshe's reasoning seems to be that, God is angry at him. For turning his back on the traditional ways of his Hasidic upbringing? For running from his fate/destiny as one of the shining stars of the Hasidic Jewish community? Who knows, except perhaps God. Still, it's sometimes quite funny to see this young man go about his daily life bitching, moaning, and whining about his lot in life, while trying to live up to his secular grandfather's expectations. The only anchor he has in his tumultuous life it seems.
The opening scene is riveting and done very well. Utilizing stock historical footage and facts about Hasidism, if feels at the same time educational and eye opening for us gentiles who know little about the Hasidic lifestyle and faith. From the opening sequence is where we understand and know the meaning of Eyruv.
The music in the film fits perfectly with the overall mood; pensive, somber, and traditional. The hand held photography and the interview scenes and conversations between Moshe's friend, Ezra and Moshe's grandfather Paul add immensely to the film and helps illuminate why Moshe is what he is.
The filmmaker has done an excellent job in capturing not only the essence of young boys trying to become men, but also capturing the essence of faith and belief across several generations.
I highly recommend this film to those who would like an insiders point of view into the world of the Hasisidic Jewish faith as told by a young man who's lived it and trying to come to terms with his destiny, fate, and lot in life.
The opening scene is riveting and done very well. Utilizing stock historical footage and facts about Hasidism, if feels at the same time educational and eye opening for us gentiles who know little about the Hasidic lifestyle and faith. From the opening sequence is where we understand and know the meaning of Eyruv.
The music in the film fits perfectly with the overall mood; pensive, somber, and traditional. The hand held photography and the interview scenes and conversations between Moshe's friend, Ezra and Moshe's grandfather Paul add immensely to the film and helps illuminate why Moshe is what he is.
The filmmaker has done an excellent job in capturing not only the essence of young boys trying to become men, but also capturing the essence of faith and belief across several generations.
I highly recommend this film to those who would like an insiders point of view into the world of the Hasisidic Jewish faith as told by a young man who's lived it and trying to come to terms with his destiny, fate, and lot in life.
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- richard-w-watts
- Jul 22, 2006
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