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202195 minPGdocumentary

I Am Not

202195 minPGdocumentary

Armed with a simple video camera, Oren Levi sets out to meet his biological parents and redefine his identity after a troubled childhood.

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Armed with a simple video camera, Oren Levi sets out to meet his biological parents and redefine his identity after a troubled childhood.

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Tomer Heymann

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Tomer Heymann

Tomer Heymannwriter

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Oren Levi grew up in Guatemala before being adopted by an Israeli couple. He faced challenges during childhood, including a misdiagnosis of autism and a suicide attempt that led to a psychiatric ward. With a video camera in hand, Oren seeks to meet his biological parents. His search takes him through various cultures and languages, prompting him to redefine his identity. Directed by Tomer Heymann, the documentary runs for 95 minutes and was released in 2021.

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