Next Year in Jerusalem (1997)
Directed by David Nahmod
Genres - Drama |
Sub-Genres - Family Drama, Gay & Lesbian Films, Psychological Drama |
Release Date - Feb 14, 1997 (USA - Unknown) |
Run Time - 120 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Michael Hastings
Orthodox Judaism and alternative sexualities collide in this drama about the clash between religion and gay relationships. In Brooklyn, two cousins share opposite-sides-of-the-same-coin lifestyles: Charlie is ashamed of his Orthodox heritage but not his male lovers; meanwhile, Manny is true to his faith but longs to have a gay experience. When Manny's father arranges for him to marry a young woman, however, both relatives have to own up to the aspects of their personalities they've been trying to hide. Popster Jill Sobule contributed the film's closing-credits tune.
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culture-clash, Judaism, religious-conflict, sexuality, social-issues