Unraveled
“Don't drop the Torah.”
Synopsis
On the verge of his Bar Mitzvah, Simon’s recurring nightmares about dropping the Torah threaten to derail his big day. Simon is only three days away from his Bar Mitzvah and the nightmares are getting worse. This Saturday, he becomes a man in the eyes of Judaism. His Father, recently divorced, is on a religious journey of his own. Heartbroken by his ex-wife’s remarriage, Simon’s father has become an orthodox Jew. He spends his days wrapped in Tefillin, and cloaked in his Tallis. As Simon’s Father urges him towards blind faith rather than understanding, Simon finds himself haunted by his Torah portion and by his fear of dropping the Torah. As his Bar Mitzvah grows closer, Simon’s nightmares grow more vivid. As the day arrives, Simon is called forth in front of the entire congregation to deliver his Torah Portion, and to share his beliefs with the community. His father watches on, desperate to see his son take the same path as him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yale Fried
- Screenplay & Story
- Yale Fried
- Original Title
- Unraveled
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Fried Fish Films, Jack and Grace Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yale Fried
Yale Fried
Isaak Popkin
Chris Salerno
Liv Boren, Chris Dooly
Department Leadership Roster
Yale Fried
Director
Yale Fried
Writer
Chris Salerno
Editor
Liv Boren
Producer
Chris Dooly
Producer
Isaak Popkin
Director of Photography
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What is Unraveled about?
On the verge of his Bar Mitzvah, Simon’s recurring nightmares about dropping the Torah threaten to derail his big day. Simon is only three days away from his Bar Mitzvah and the nightmares are getting worse. This Saturday, he becomes a man in the eyes of Judaism. His Father, recently divorced, is on a religious journey of his own. Heartbroken by his ex-wife’s remarriage, Simon’s father has become an orthodox Jew. He spends his days wrapped in Tefillin, and cloaked in his Tallis. As Simon’s Father urges him towards blind faith rather than understanding, Simon finds himself haunted by his Torah portion and by his fear of dropping the Torah. As his Bar Mitzvah grows closer, Simon’s nightmares grow more vivid. As the day arrives, Simon is called forth in front of the entire congregation to deliver his Torah Portion, and to share his beliefs with the community. His father watches on, desperate to see his son take the same path as him.
Who directed Unraveled?
Unraveled was directed by Yale Fried.
Who stars in Unraveled?
The principal cast of Unraveled includes Joel Widman, Bern Cohen, Chris Dooly, Zin Kassel, Karen Fried.
When was Unraveled released and how long is it?
Unraveled was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 14m.