City of Joel

"City of Joel" is a documentary that offers a rare glimpse into the lives of the Satmar sect, an ultra-Orthodox Hasidic community nestled in the suburbs just 50 miles north of New York City.s. With unprecedented access, the film follows the community's struggles to survive and grow within their 1.1 square mile shtetl, Kiryas Joel, where they live according to the 613 rules of the Talmud. However, their success has led to a controversial plan to double the size of the village, sparking opposition from their neighbors who fear the impact on the environment and political power.

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