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A gay Jewish man grapples with his religious heritage and LGBTQ+ identity in the captivating documentary 'Sabbath Queen'.
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  • Amichai Lau-Lavie, the film's subject, is a gay Jew descended from a long line of rabbis who must reconcile his freedom to be himself with his family's religious legacy.
  • Director Sandi Dubowski takes an observant, thought-provoking approach, refusing to provide easy answers as Amichai navigates the tensions between his orthodox upbringing and more progressive views on Judaism.
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Amichai Lau-Lavie, Sandi Simcha Dubowski, Shira Kline, Lab/Shul, Sabbath Queen
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