One of Us (2017)

6.9/10 • 95 min • Documentary

Overview

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

Cast

Etty

Herself, an Hasidic member

Chani Getter

Herself, Footsteps counselor (ex-Hasidic)

Ari Hershkowitz

Himself, ex-Hasidic

Luzer Twersky

Himself, ex-Hasidic

David Mandelbaum

Himself, artistic director / new Yiddish rep

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