In the Name of the Father (2023)
A Hasidic Crime Story
A Hasidic True Crime Story. An astounding 300.000 people attended the funeral of Rabbi Schik - an admired American ultra-Orthodox Rabbi. Unbeknownst to his followers, Rabbi Schik was also the leader of a transatlantic crime organization which established an extreme and segregated cult spanning between Brooklyn and Israel. While female members were forced into underage marriages and sustained sexual assaults, the money was flowing into the Rabbi’s own pockets. This corrupt culture prevailed for decades, with no one ever daring to expose the painful truth – until now.
Director: Bat Dor Ojalvo
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 149 min
Release Date: March 13, 2023
Cast
Screenplay
Production: BEYOND CREATIVE, SKLAN & KA, Kam&Ka, France Télévisions
Country: Israel, United Kingdom
Language: English, עִבְרִית, Yiddish
Original Language: he
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is In the Name of the Father about?
- A Hasidic True Crime Story. An astounding 300.000 people attended the funeral of Rabbi Schik - an admired American ultra-Orthodox Rabbi. Unbeknownst to his followers, Rabbi Schik was also the leader of a transatlantic crime organization which established an extreme and segregated cult spanning between Brooklyn and Israel. While female members were forced into underage marriages and sustained sexual assaults, the money was flowing into the Rabbi’s own pockets. This corrupt culture prevailed for decades, with no one ever daring to expose the painful truth – until now.
- Who directed In the Name of the Father?
- In the Name of the Father was directed by Bat Dor Ojalvo.
- Who stars in In the Name of the Father?
- In the Name of the Father stars Moishi Schik, Eliezer Shlomo Schik.
- How long is In the Name of the Father?
- In the Name of the Father has a runtime of 2h 29m (149 minutes).
- What genre is In the Name of the Father?
- In the Name of the Father is a Documentary film.
- Where was In the Name of the Father produced?
- In the Name of the Father was produced in Israel, United Kingdom.