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200194 minPGdocumentary

5.4/ 10(17 ratings)• TMDB

Relationships Mental Health

Trembling Before G-d

200194 minPGdocumentary

5.4/ 10(17 ratings)• TMDB

Struggles of gay Orthodox Jews clash with their faith and identity.

“The hidden lives of gay and lesbian orthodox and hasidic jews.”

Relationships Mental Health

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Sandi Simcha DuBowski

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Struggles of gay Orthodox Jews clash with their faith and identity.

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Sandi Simcha DuBowskidirector

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A portrait of various gay Orthodox Jews who struggle to reconcile their faith and their sexual orientation.

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