Menashe

Directed by Joshua Z Weinstein

Shot in secret entirely within the Hasidic community depicted in the film, and one of the only movies to be performed in Yiddish in nearly 70 years, Menashe is a warm, life-affirming look at the universal bonds between father and son that also sheds unusual light on a notoriously private community. Based largely on the real life of its Hasidic star Menashe Lustig, the film is a strikingly authentic and deeply moving portrait of family, love, connection, and community.

We review Menashe in our December film podcast. Just skip to the 7.12 minute mark.

Duration:
82 minutes

Languages:
English and Yiddish

Subtitles:
Partial English

Country of origin:
USA

Year of production:
2017