Hi Stephen.
I am not familiar with Torah.com but I did watch the Netflix series Unorthodox, prior to watching a longer series called Shtisel which takes place in Jerusalem and that had a more realistic feel to me.
Apparently, Netflix is running some shows on Orthodox Judaism and its defectors which makes me question why that is. I'm not a big fan of Netflix, but occasionally they show something good.
The impression I got of Unorthodox was that it was over-dramatized, chase scenes ect. for special effect.
If Deborah Feldman did experience the severe restraints, as shown, within the Satmar Hasidic Community, which certainly had the feel of a cult-like environment, it wasn't necessary for any embellishment. I thought Shira Haas a wonderful actress and her role touched me most when she found the courage, not just to run, but to reach out and trust total strangers. If the story is real to life their helping her find her place was inspiring and good. Beautiful singing voice and character.
I am not familiar with Torah.com but I did watch the Netflix series Unorthodox, prior to watching a longer series called Shtisel which takes place in Jerusalem and that had a more realistic feel to me.
Apparently, Netflix is running some shows on Orthodox Judaism and its defectors which makes me question why that is. I'm not a big fan of Netflix, but occasionally they show something good.
The impression I got of Unorthodox was that it was over-dramatized, chase scenes ect. for special effect.
If Deborah Feldman did experience the severe restraints, as shown, within the Satmar Hasidic Community, which certainly had the feel of a cult-like environment, it wasn't necessary for any embellishment. I thought Shira Haas a wonderful actress and her role touched me most when she found the courage, not just to run, but to reach out and trust total strangers. If the story is real to life their helping her find her place was inspiring and good. Beautiful singing voice and character.