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Deep Dive: 93Queen (2018)

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93Queen
93Queen is a documentary that focuses on Hasidic women in Borough Park, Brooklyn, who establish Ezras Nashim, the first all-female ambulance corps in the United States. The film centers on Judge Rachel Freier, a Hasidic lawyer and mother of six, as she navigates the complexities of creating this initiative within a male-dominated community that traditionally excludes women from emergency medical services. The film captures her efforts to challenge the norms of her community while providing essential medical care to women and girls. The documentary chronicles the formation and launch of Ezras Nashim over its first year, highlighting the unique obstacles faced by the women, including societal restrictions on driving and the urgency of medical response. The film's 90-minute runtime includes insights into the dynamics of the Hasidic community and the significance of having female EMTs available for their peers, emphasizing the importance of dignity in emergency care.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Judge Rachel Freier, a Hasidic lawyer breaking barriers.
  • •Follow the launch of Ezras Nashim in Borough Park.
  • •See how women provide emergency care in a male-dominated field.

Did You Know

•Ezras Nashim is the first all-female ambulance corps in the U.S.
•Hatzolah, the largest volunteer ambulance corps, has banned women from joining.
•The film premiered on May 1, 2018, at the Hot Docs Festival.
•The documentary was directed by Paula Eiselt and co-produced by Marco Williams.

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Women's rights activismEmergency medical servicesHasidic culture