RyothChatty ridiculous rating

ShangLuda Admirable film.

FirstWitch A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

Jonah Abbott There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.

Matt-Blake-18-298881 This documentary shows the cultic fundamentalist nature of the Hasidic Jewish community, who were eliminated in great number during the holocaust, in part due to their easily identifiable appearance. Seemingly still driven by this trauma (at least in part), they are determined to never let the outside world rob their unique idnentiy, regulating everything from clothing to speech to internet usage (which is totally banned).Of the three parallel stories told, the story of an abused ex-mother of seven, and her battle against her ex-husband, was most memorable, ending tragically. The legal system generally prefers the 'status quo' of the children's environment to be maintained, so removal from the Hasidic community (basically constituting a whole new life) was deemed too distributive to their young lives (so, they were given over to her husband and his Hasidic family). This, however, only comes after great fundraising efforts within the Hasidic community to destroy her in court, and even an attempt on her life by a Hasidic man who has been stalking her.Interestingly, many ex-Hasidics seem to retain a love for the core of their Jewish faith, albeit without its prior rigid fundamentalism.The film is a truly haunting tale of cultic exclusivism. At one point, an ex-Hasidic man admits that those 'on the inside' have purpose and meaning thanks to their unwavering beliefs, and he misses those anchors in his life greatly, and also the strength of the community's support network. However, the cost of such is the complete relinquishment of personal freedom, which he cannot lose again.

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.

MartinHafer "One of Us" is a documentary about some folks who have become disenchanted with the Hessidic Jewish community...a group in which blind obedience is expected. For example, one lady was horribly abused by her Hessidic husband...but the community has banded together to fight her in her attempt to retain custody of her kids. Another was raped at a Hessidic camp as a child...and left because the community refused to take any action and the pedophile is still apparently in this position! Another discontended man is shown...a man who had to literally walk away from his wife and kids because he was not willing to blindly follow the group's every requirement...such as not reading books, using the internet or having anything else to do with the outside world. The way the community work together to suppress these folks and disempower them is frightening...especially since local government (New York City) seems unwilling to deal with the physical and sexual abuse and the abuse of custody laws. Overall, a very sad and depressing documentary that should be seen...as it shows a side of America that seems, well, un-American.