The Rabbi Goes West
Synopsis
A documentary comedy about a Hasidic Rabbi who attempts to unite 2000 Jewish people across Montana, the area of which is 14 times the size of Israel. Chaim Bruk is a 34-year-old passionary Chabad Hasidic Rabbi, who takes his mission very seriously. His goal is to visit the home of every Jew in Montana and place a Kosher mezuzah at every front door. Along this challenging and emotional journey, Chaim encounters followers and critics alike. As he travels across the cloudless plains of the “The Treasure State,« he discovers frightening neo-Nazis and local Rabbis, reformists and conservatives alike.
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The Rabbi Goes West Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-23
Release History & Theatrical Window
San Francisco Jewish Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerald Peary, Amy Geller
- Original Title
- The Rabbi Goes West
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Big Sleep Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerald Peary, Amy Geller
Department Leadership Roster
Gerald Peary
Director
Amy Geller
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rabbi Goes West
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What is The Rabbi Goes West about?
A documentary comedy about a Hasidic Rabbi who attempts to unite 2000 Jewish people across Montana, the area of which is 14 times the size of Israel. Chaim Bruk is a 34-year-old passionary Chabad Hasidic Rabbi, who takes his mission very seriously. His goal is to visit the home of every Jew in Montana and place a Kosher mezuzah at every front door. Along this challenging and emotional journey, Chaim encounters followers and critics alike. As he travels across the cloudless plains of the “The Treasure State,« he discovers frightening neo-Nazis and local Rabbis, reformists and conservatives alike.
Who directed The Rabbi Goes West?
The Rabbi Goes West was directed by Gerald Peary, Amy Geller.
Who stars in The Rabbi Goes West?
The principal cast of The Rabbi Goes West includes Not specified.
When was The Rabbi Goes West released and how long is it?
The Rabbi Goes West was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.