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A Life Apart: Hasidism in America (1997) Plot Summary Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1997 · 96 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Oren Rudavsky, Menachem Daum
- Starring
- Sarah Jessica Parker, Leonard Nimoy
An in‑depth documentary follows contemporary Hasidic life in New York City, tracing the post‑World War II migration that made America the movement’s central hub. Blending scholarly analysis with everyday portraits, it shows how Hasidim balance modern American culture while cherishing family, community and a close relationship with God, revealing both the burdens and rewards of their distinctive way of life.
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