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Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts) Wed Apr 8, 2020, 12:42 PM Apr 2020

4pt mini series on Netflix - "Unorthodox" - captivating to me!

Such a unique film. I learned so much about Hasidic group from Williamsburg NYC. Drama so strong. 5 stars.

Review on decider.com :
If you’re looking for an engaging weekend binge, the new Netflix limited series Unorthodox may just be for you.

Based on Deborah Feldman’s New York Times bestselling memoir of the same name, the four-episode show follows the story of Esty (Shira Haas), a young woman who leaves her radicalized upbringing and arranged marriage in Brooklyn to start a new life in Berlin. Described by Netflix as a “part coming of age story” and part thriller, Unorthodox has garnered critical acclaim, currently boasting a pitch-perfect 100% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes.

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4pt mini series on Netflix - "Unorthodox" - captivating to me! (Original Post) Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2020 OP

I enjoyed it. I didn't know much about the Hasidic community and found I fascinating. Dream Girl Apr 2020 #1

There is another wonderful book on this topic. madaboutharry Apr 2020 #2

Thanks !!! I will look for it 👍 Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2020 #3

Dream Girl

(5,111 posts)

1. I enjoyed it. I didn't know much about the Hasidic community and found I fascinating.

Reply to Laura PourMeADrink (Original post)

Wed Apr 8, 2020, 12:45 PM

Apr 2020

madaboutharry

(40,181 posts)

2. There is another wonderful book on this topic.

Reply to Laura PourMeADrink (Original post)

Wed Apr 8, 2020, 12:47 PM

Apr 2020

The Unchosen: The Hidden Lives of Hasidic Rebels by Hella Winston.

I highly recommend it if you are interested in this topic.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/359791.Unchosen

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)

3. Thanks !!! I will look for it 👍

Reply to madaboutharry (Reply #2)

Wed Apr 8, 2020, 10:05 PM

Apr 2020

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