Indie feature starring Zoe Lister Jones, Francis Benhamou, Daniel London, Laith Nakli, Alysia Reiner, Arian Moayed and Marcia Jean Kurtz. Inspired by a true story, the film centers on a friendship between a young Orthodox women and a Muslim woman who are both first-year teachers at a New York City public school. The film premiered at SxSW, won awards at many festivals, and is distributed by Film Movement and Visit Films. It has had theatrical and TV releases in over 60 countries and screened at hundreds of schools and universities, often as part of inter-faith workshops.
FESTIVAL SCREENINGS & AWARDS
- South by Southwest World Premiere, Official Selection
- Brooklyn Film Festival Grand Prize Winner, Best Narrative Feature
- Skip City Digital, Japan Grand Prize Winner, 100k prize from Sony
- Berkshire Int’l Winner, Audience Award
- Washington Jewish Film Festival Winner, Audience Award
- Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival, Official Selection
- London Jewish Film Festival, Official Selection
- Caracas Jewish Film Festival, Official Selection
- Lone Star Film Festival
“A gem of a film, beautifully shot and perfectly cast.”
– Filmmaker Magazine
“A pure pleasure…splendidly natural performances.”
– Variety
“A surprisingly winning indie drama.”
– New York Magazine
