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One of Us

One of Us

Leave the faith. Pay the price

2017•1h 35m•6.9/10
Documentary

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6.9/10(139)

Penetrating the insular world of New York's Hasidic community, focusing on three individuals driven to break away despite threats of retaliation.

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Loki Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Etty

Etty

Herself, an Hasidic member

Chani Getter

Chani Getter

Herself, Footsteps counselor (ex-Hasidic)

Ari Hershkowitz

Ari Hershkowitz

Himself, ex-Hasidic

Luzer Twersky

Luzer Twersky

Himself, ex-Hasidic

Yosef Rapaport

Himself, Hasidic Community Member

David Mandelbaum

David Mandelbaum

Himself, artistic director / new Yiddish rep

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