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One of Us

One of Us

Leave the faith. Pay the price

20176.91h 35m

Overview

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

Directed by Heidi Ewing
Produced by Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady
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Top 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

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Yosef Rapaport

Himself, Hasidic Community Member

David Mandelbaum

David Mandelbaum

Himself, artistic director / new Yiddish rep

Themes & Keywords

hasidic judaism

About One of Us

One of Us is a documentary film released in 2017 exploring themes of hasidic judaism. Directed by Heidi Ewing, it stars Etty, Chani Getter, Ari Hershkowitz. 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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