Jewish Life
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Carrying the Light
(Doc. 56 min. DVD/digibeta , 2011)Directed by: Guy Natanel
Executive Producer: Michael Kuhn
Produced by: Dominic Buchanan
Language: English and German with English subtitles
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The Chosen People
(Doc. 52 min, DVD/DVCAM, 2011)Written & Directed by: Igal Hecht
Produced by: Igal Hecht –Chutzpa Productions
Language: English
An intimate and rare exploration of the world of Messianic Judaism and Jews who believe in Jesus.DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90 -
The Underground in the Tunnel of Time
(Doc, 80 min., DVD/BETA 2010)Written & Directed by: Benjamin Ohry
Produced by: S.Y. Production – Yehuda Bitton
Sponsored by: IBA-Channel 1 & Rabinowitz Foundation - Cinema Project
Languages: Hebrew & English with English subtitles
A story of personal strength and national dignity, this new documentary film reveals one of the best-kept secrets of the British Mandate. The Etzel and Lehi were pre-State militant groups who waged an armed struggle against the British – this is a story of courage and conviction.DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90 -
I Was There in Color
(doc., 55 min., Digibeta/DVD, Color, 2010)Directed by: Avishai Kfir - Rei Communications Ltd.
Produced by: Itzhak Rubin
Sponsored by: IBA Channel 1-Israel & The Rabinovich Foundation – Cinema Project
Language: English narration
Extraordinary, never before seen footage of Israel’s History in color.DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90 -
Ingelore
(40 min., DVD/BETA, color, 2009)Directed by: Frank Stiefel
Produced by: Frank Stiefel
Language: English and German with English subtitles
A mix of first person narrative in spoken English and ASL, archival footage, verite footage, and simple re creations, this film is a remarkable and uplifting story of personal and emotional freedom told by a unique storyteller who despite her deafness secured a travel visa against the terrifying rise of the Third Reich.DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90 -
Jewish Transit Berlin
(Doc, 52 min. DVD/BETA color, 2009)Directed by: Gabriel Heim
Produced by: Jost-Arend Bösenberg - DOKfilm Fernsehproduktion GmbH
Language: German & English with English subtitles
While most documentaries recall the Shoah, “Jewish Transit Berlin” intends to shed new light on the ‘day after’ and uncovers the postwar fate of the Jewish woman, men and children who survived the Holocaust and sought refuge in the Displaced Persons Camps in Berlin.DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90 -
Jubanos: The Jews of Cuba
(Doc. 43 min. DVD/miniDV 2010)Directed and Produced by: Milos S. Silber
Language: Spanish with English subtitles
Cuba is known for its revolutionary leaders, communism, cigars, and 50's cars. However, religion is not usually associated with this small island. Jubanos tells the story of the 1500 Jews who remained in the country despite the difficulties.DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90 -
Oy Mama
(Doc., 50 min. DVCAM/DVD, 2010)Directed by: Orna Ben Dor & Noa Maiman
Produced by: Noa Maiman & Tzvia Oron – Added Value Creation House
Language: Hebrew, Spanish, Polish, English with English subtitles
Through filmmaker Noa Maiman’s grandmother’s incredible story we get to know her complicated and touching past – and her intricate and poignant present. A film about the Holocaust and the hope for the future.DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90 -
Leap of Faith
(Doc. 95 min, DVD, 2009)Directed and Produced by: Antony Benjamin, Stephen Z. Friedman
Language: English
Searching for truth and meaning in their lives, this group of unlikely Americans take a leap of faith and undergo conversion from Christianity to Orthodox Judaism. Emotional and spiritual strength is needed in order to make such a drastic step in one's life.
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