The Unorthodox

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Showings

New Brunswick Performing Arts Center Sun, Nov 3, 2019 7:30 PM
AMC Loews New Brunswick A Tue, Nov 5, 2019 3:30 PM
Film Info
Director:Eliran Malka
Release Year:2018
Production Country:Israel
Subtitles:Hebrew with English Subtitles

Description

When the daughter of Yakov Cohen, a printer in Jerusalem, is expelled from school because of her Sephardic background, he decides to fight back. He is just a regular guy with no connections. But he has the will and the passion to take action, and a belief that he and other Sephardic Jews deserve to be proud of their heritage. Based on real events from 1983, The Unorthodox tells a remarkable underdog story, leading to the creation of the Shas political party in Israel. Rich in comedy and drama, the film also has a terrific soundtrack.

 

NOMINATED: 14 Israeli Academy Awards, including Best Film, 2019

 

GUEST SPEAKER: November 3 and 5 - Jessica Steinberg, Culture Editor, The Times of Israel

 

Opening Night on November 3 is sponsored by the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation.