One of Us
Sep 10 2017
•2h 35m
•Documentary
Penetrating the insular world of New York's Hasidic community, focusing on three individuals driven to break away despite threats of retaliation.
Cast
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Herself, an Hasidic member
Chani Getter
Herself, Footsteps counselor (ex-Hasidic)
Ari Hershkowitz
Himself, ex-Hasidic
Luzer Twersky
Himself, ex-Hasidic
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