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Mendy (2003)

Mendy (2003)

Drama

You can reach ecstasy through prayer... or you can buy it on the street

Release Date: 2003, September 20
Directors: Adam Vardy
Cast: Yelena Shmulenson, Jennifer Alexander, Gabriela Dias, Ivan Sandomire, Jonathan Hova, Spencer Chandler, Deana Barone, Elizabeth Cano, Kristen Cecala, Isaac Stern, Isaac Stein

Overview:

Mendy is a young Brookyln Hasid who leaves the strict rules of his insular and repressive community to join his childhood friend, Yankel, who is living securlary in Manhattan. Mendy's struggle to integrate his faith and traditions with the modern world are influenced by his growing friendship with Bianca, Yankel's free spirited Brazilian roommate.

Keywords:

religion judaism faith sexual repression drug trade hasidic judaism