Torah Tropical
Screening Information
Film Details
| Country | Colombia | |
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| Year | 2024 | |
| Running Time | 100 MIN | |
| Language | Spanish | |
| Subtitles | English | |
| Directors | Jimmy Ferguson,Ezra Axelrod,Jimmy Ferguson, Ezra Axelrod, Gloria Nancy Monsalve Monsalve | |
| Theme | Family Stories |
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Description
Menajem and Isska converted to Judaism as adults and raised their two daughters within Beit David, a close-knit community of Orthodox Jewish converts who live in Colombia. Determined to escape from ongoing gang violence, they plan to move to Israel but risk their conversion not being recognized. Undeterred, they plan to travel under the guise of Christian tourists. This poignant and beautifully-filmed documentary highlights the family’s unflinching spirit as they strive for a better life while worrying about what they might lose in the process. Will their faith in the promise of a better future hold strong as they face the reality of a new beginning?
Presentation Details
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| Reviews | "Torah Tropical tells the universal story of searching for identity and belonging in the face of adversity." - Tribute "The film ultimately becomes a meditation about how far strength and belief can take you." - Unpacked |
| Awards And Festivals | San Francisco Jewish Film Festival Miami Jewish Film Festival |
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