Film Review: ‘City of Joel’: An Even-Handed Documentary on a Clash of Cultures

Film Review: ‘City of Joel’: An Even-Handed Documentary on a Clash of Cultures
Inside a mega-synagogue in the film “City of Joel.” Samuel Goldwyn Films
Ian Kane
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NR | 1h 30min | Documentary | 3 January 2020 (USA)

Documentaries portray slices of life that many folks aren’t aware of. Unfortunately, many of these films are skewed by social, political, or cultural biases. For instance, when you read the plotline of the typical global-warming documentary, you can pretty much figure that the filmmakers are left-leaning. Whichever way the filmmaker leans, you’re likely to get a slanted and less even-handed account.

Ian Kane
Ian Kane
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Ian Kane is an U.S. Army veteran, author, filmmaker, and actor. He is dedicated to the development and production of innovative, thought-provoking, character-driven films and books of the highest quality.
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