The Return

The Return

Directed by Adam Zucker
Being young and Jewish in Poland today

Overview

Genre
Religion and Cultural History
Synopsis

THE RETURN explores the unique reality of being Jewish in Poland today by following the intertwined lives of four young women who were raised Catholic only to discover they were Jewish in their teens. The film follows their struggle to create a living Jewish identity and community in a virtual vacuum—within the country that was once the epicenter of the Jewish world.

Stage
finished
Running time
83 minutes

Credits

  • Adam Zucker ... Director, Producer, Editor
  • Scott Anger ... Director of Photography

Production Details

Prod. Co.
Longnook Pictures
Country
United States
Years of Production
2009-2013
Locations
Poland, Israel, Czech Republic, New York

Distribution Details

Release year
2014
Festivals
Margaret Mead Film Festival, DOC NYC, Cucalorus, Boston Jewish, Atlanta Jewish, Washington DC Jewish
Distribution
7th Arts Releasing
Language
English, Poland
Subtitles
English

Photos

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