A Life Apart: Hasidism in America (1998) is a Documentary, Family film that follows a Life Apart: Hasidism in America, is the first in-depth documentary about a distinctive, traditional Eastern European religious community. In an historic migration after World War II, Hasidism found it's most vital center in America. Both challenging and embracing American values, Hasidim seek those things which many Americans find most precious: family, community, and a close relationship to God. Integrating critical and analytical scholarship with a portrait of the daily life, beliefs, and history of contemporary Hasidic Jews in New York City, the film focuses on the conflicts, burdens, and rewards of the Hasidic way of life. Currently, you can watch A Life Apart: Hasidism in America on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 2 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.