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Rachel, an ultra-orthodox young woman, entered an 'arranged' marriage ready to be a "kosher" woman doing the will of her husband. After her marriage fails and she gets divorced, she asks permission to remove her wig - an unusual move in the ultra-Orthodox society. Facing the oppo...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Elitzur, Rachel (Director), Sperber, Avigail, 1973- (Producer, director of photography.)
Format:	Video
Language:	Hebrew
Language Notes:	In Hebrew with English subtitles.
Published:	[Tel Aviv, Israel] : Film Platform, 2018.
Series:	Academic Video Online
Subjects:	Jewish women > Religious life. Orthodox Judaism > Customs and practices. Women in Judaism. Juives > Vie religieuse. Judaïsme orthodoxe > Coutumes et pratiques. Femmes dans le judaïsme. Jewish women > Religious life Orthodox Judaism > Customs and practices Women in Judaism Documentaries and Factual Films documentary film. Documentary films Feature films Nonfiction films Documentary films. Feature films. Nonfiction films. Documentaires. Films autres que de fiction.
Online Access:	Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)

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Summary:	Rachel, an ultra-orthodox young woman, entered an 'arranged' marriage ready to be a "kosher" woman doing the will of her husband. After her marriage fails and she gets divorced, she asks permission to remove her wig - an unusual move in the ultra-Orthodox society. Facing the opposition from her parents and society, she starts to question the religion's attitude to woman and her own body and mind.
Item Description:	Title from title screen (viewed June 28, 2021).
Physical Description:	1 online resource (53 minutes)
Playing Time:	00:52:34
Production Credits:	Cinematographer, Avigail Sperber ; editor, Tali Hayat.