A cinematic portrait of various gay Orthodox Jews who struggle to reconcile their faith and their sexual orientation.A cinematic portrait of various gay Orthodox Jews who struggle to reconcile their faith and their sexual orientation.A cinematic portrait of various gay Orthodox Jews who struggle to reconcile their faith and their sexual orientation.
- Awards
- 8 wins & 3 nominations
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Steve Greenberg
- Self
- (as Rabbi Steve Greenberg)
Nathan Lopes Cardozo
- Self
- (as Rabbi Dr. Nathan Lopes Cardozo)
Shlomo Riskin
- Self
- (as Rabbi Shlomo Riskin)
Yaakov Meir Weil
- Self - Psychiatrist
- (as Dr. Yaakov Meir Weil)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe spelling of the last word in this movie's title comes from the Jewish tradition of treating any written representation of the name of God with respect, and not writing it on any document that might be treated carelessly or accidentally or deliberately defaced, destroyed, or erased (a longstanding Rabbinical interpretation of Deuteronomy 12:3). Since this movie, like most, had posters, sales materials, contractual paperwork, DVD covers, and other ephemera with its title on them go out into public hands, the filmmakers used the G-d spelling out of respect and recognition that there was no way to know how the documents on which the name would be treated outside of their presences.
- Quotes
Rabbie Meir Fund: ...so the Jew who is gay by choice... work like mad to overcome it... a Jew who is, as we might say, wall-to-wall gay... I will hold his hand, figuratively... and do the best I can to give him strength to serve G-d.
- ConnectionsFeatured in SexTV: Trembling Before G-d/Midori (2002)
Featured review
a poignant, thought-provoking documentary, illustrating the lives of ultra-orthodox & hasidic Jewish gays and lesbians
Few people realize the magnitude of the controversy surrounding this issue, mostly because they have not experienced this struggle in their own lives. This film delves into the lives of several members of the orthodox Jewish community worldwide who struggle with their see-saw lives, trying to find a happy balance between religious & sexual identity. There is a new hope of opening the orthodox Jewish community to the possibility of accepting this growing population. Anyone who has had difficulty with acceptance for any reason, be it religion, race, creed, sexual identity, will be able to identify with those who tell their story. Please support this cause and see this film. The word must be spread and these stories must be heard before the world as we know it can change. Although this film is of a very serious nature, there are lighter moments that lift the spirit and present an air of hope for a better future.
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- yefefiyah
- Oct 1, 2001
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- Трепет перед Б-гом
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $788,896
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $21,410
- Oct 28, 2001
- Gross worldwide
- $788,896
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