I Was Not Born A Mistake
Yaakov Smith was an ultra-orthodox married man with six children and a pillar of his community, when he left his family, his community, and Israel. It took him 20 years to return - only this time as an observant woman. The documentary by Rachel Rusinek and Eyal Ben Moshe touches honestly and openly on a subject that is both relevant and unspoken. It is also a film about self-acceptance, compassion, love, and family.
Director: Rachel Rusinek , Eyal Ben Moshe
Producer: Rachel Rusinek, Eyal Ben Moshe
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Production Company: Rachel Rusinek & Eyal Ben -Moshe
Duration: 52 min.
Date of Release: October 2019
Country of Production: Israel
Shooting Format:
UHD
Language:
Hebrew, English
Subtitles:
Hebrew, English
Festivals & Awards
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Haifa film festival
Competition -
Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival
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New-York Jewish Film Festival
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Boston Jewish Film Festival
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Tampa- Bay Jewish Film Festival
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Seattle Jewish Film Festival
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Berlin Jewish Film Festival
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Polish international film festival
Best Documentary film
Involved Broadcasters
yes Docu – DBS Satellite Service, CBC Canada
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