Ben Jammin It will be difficult for me to find the right words to express my anger and dismay at Grady & Ewing and the message they sent with this film. While everything in the film is 100% truth, the lens through which these facts are presented was so narrow that it completely skews the realities of life and relationships in the many and varied Ultra Orthodox communities.For starters, what exactly does "ultra" Orthodox mean? There are so many unique and different movements within the general category of Hasidim, yet none of that is explained in the film. Satmar, Bostoner, Haredi, Chabad...the list goes on. Some ostracize members who leave or stop leading a halachic life, but most do not and to use so few examples, like the story of Etty, whose husband was undoubtedly mentally ill, as an implied baseline of "this is what to expect" is just irresponsible.I was shocked to find that almost 100% of the court paperwork and appearances were not here. The decision from the judge (as presented in the film) flies in the face of almost all New York State Court decisions. Something weird that was not in the film must have occurred for her to not get custody. This was completely cut.I personally have at least a dozen friends who have abandoned their Hasidic upbringing with none of the issues brought up in the film and most still quite close to their families. As a Jew that was brought up Reform, has lived in Israel and New York and now aligns with the "ultra-orthodox" Chabad movement, (the largest of all the Hasidic groups,) I can tell you quite matter of factly that the ostracization and evil behaviors portrayed in this film are not anything you will find in 95% of orthodox communities. I am not saying it does not happen, but compared to lets say Catholics or Mormons, there are a much greater percentage of happy families.I've made my point. Thanks.

clmike-56948 This documentary depicts Hasidic community like the source of the problems of the three individuals; but in fact those issues are in any community, any religion or any church. It is hard to believe that all boys are violated, all wives are abused just because they belong to the Hasidic community, I think everybody knows that none religion is perfect, and this movie shows that, they face the same issues like anybody else.

ilovemytribe Saw this film on Netflix. Gave it 8 stars. Not solely because of the story-line, editing, and production, but because of the bravery of the cast, crew, and producers in standing up against a community that is generations old to tell their story and risk their lives in doing so. Of course, there are bad apples in every religion, but when or how can physical spousal abuse or child sexual molestation ever be justified? How is it acceptable to turn a blind eye when children and women are being violated?? Hope more people see this film and hope more of these people ultimately get the support they need to break free.

elkerweiss This documentary was life changing for me. It made me realize how lucky I am to be free of a world that made me so sad.And how easy I had it compared to others who left religion.Seeing the violence inflicted on Etty made me sick to my stomach.Seeing the community be willing to give her kids to a man who beat them because better they be battered religiously than be secular made me sick.Seeing the blacked out faces of little girls made me nauseous.Hearing how she was stalked and assaulted and how the community spied on her and ruined her life made me hatefully angry.Honestly, I can't believe we allow this in the US. We shouldn't.All religious communities need sunlight like this, this movie is a wake up call and worth seeing by everyone, but especially members of the community who need to clean up what is happening.