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202573 minPGdocumentary

The Home

202573 minPGdocumentary

Clients at the oldest and largest Jewish homes in South Africa kvetch about companions while battling to elect a new Resident Committee.

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Clients at the oldest and largest Jewish homes in South Africa kvetch about companions while battling to elect a new Resident Committee.

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Jessie Zinn

Jessie Zinndirector

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Inside the oldest and largest Jewish home in South Africa, residents share their daily lives filled with humor and camaraderie. As they discuss their companions and the challenges of electing a new Resident Committee, the film captures their candid conversations and interactions. Set against the backdrop of this historic institution, the documentary presents a vivid portrait of community life and the dynamics that shape it. The film runs for 73 minutes and was released in 2025.

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