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  • 2005
  • 1 h 10 m
  • 2005
  • 1 h 10 m
In Satmar Custody

Summary This documentary reveals the story of the Jaradi's, a Jewish Yemenite family, one of many that were brought from Yemen to the US (Monroe, NY) by the Ultra orthodox Satmar Community which operates a propaganda machine against the immigration to Israel. (Ruth Diskin Films)

Directed By: Nitzan Gilady

Written By: Nitzan Gilady

  • 2005
  • 1 h 10 m
  • 2005
  • 1 h 10 m

In Satmar Custody

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 7 Critic Reviews
53
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Summary This documentary reveals the story of the Jaradi's, a Jewish Yemenite family, one of many that were brought from Yemen to the US (Monroe, NY) by the Ultra orthodox Satmar Community which operates a propaganda machine against the immigration to Israel. (Ruth Diskin Films)

Directed By: Nitzan Gilady

Written By: Nitzan Gilady

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 7 Critic Reviews
53
29% Positive
2 Reviews
57% Mixed
4 Reviews
14% Negative
1 Review

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 7 Critic Reviews
53
29% Positive
2 Reviews
57% Mixed
4 Reviews
14% Negative
1 Review

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100
Stranger than fiction, indeed.
By David Sterritt FULL REVIEW
80
Chilling and thoroughly engrossing documentary.
By Leslie Camhi FULL REVIEW
60
Offers a rare glimpse into the hermetic world of the Satmars.
By Ken Fox FULL REVIEW
60
Given the complexity of this case and of the Satmar/Zionist feud, the documentary would've benefited from some dryly expert talking heads and a more conventional structure.
By Noel Murray FULL REVIEW
50
Modest, disturbing documentary.
By Anita Gates FULL REVIEW
50
Potentially shocking expose is weakened by one-sided reportage that leaves too many questions unanswered.
By Dennis Harvey FULL REVIEW
0
Infuriating, but not for the reason filmmakers want it to be.
By Russell Scott Smith FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Yona Productions
Release Date Apr 6, 2005
Duration 1 h 10 m
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Awards

Awards of the Israeli Film Academy
• 1 Nomination

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