RETURN (TESHUVA)
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Deepest gratitude to those who contributed in order for us to film
the Jewish prisoners and their families during the week of Yom Kippur. It is through the generosity of individuals that we are able to realize this
important film shoot, which would not be possible without your help. Special thanks to Ron Arons, author of "THE JEWS OF SING SING" for a
Challenge Grant. (http://www.ronarons.com) Also thanks to the Independent Film Festival of Boston for the Jet Blue
Voucher. (http://www.iffboston.org) Donations ranged from $10 to $108, plus the airplane voucher and the Challenge
Grant. A little from many went a long way. There's still money to be raised. If you would like to donate SECURELY on-line
(tax deductible), please click on the 'DONATE' button at the top or bottom of this page. All donations are needed and appreciated. A POWERFUL DOCUMENTARY FILM -IN-PROGESS ABOUT LOVE, BETRAYAL, FORGIVENESS AND REDEMPTION... The word, "Teshuva" is a Judaic concept of redemption and
return to God and one's essential self. Our
film, RETURN (TESHUVA), follows two young Jewish prisoners, who struggle to repair their broken lives and the devastation
they've caused their loved ones. "Teshuva was put into the world
because God knew that humans would get lost and make mistakes. God knew that we would need a way back." (Rabbi Mark Borovitz, author of Holy Thief: A Con Man's
Journey From Darkness to Light)
Twenty three year old Jewish
parents Dana and Philip are traveling on a road filled with monumental obstacles and setbacks, from incarceration towards
redemption. Drug addiction caused them to be imprisoned emotionally, spiritually and physically, and they are still struggling.
The shattered lives of their parents, siblings and children are being chronicled during Dana and Philip’s respective journeys to finding their way back. We are also filming Philip's first cousin,
Martin, a Jew on Death Row. Dana, Philip, Martin and three generations
of their families have opened up their lives to the filmmakers during times of enormous difficulties and crises. They
have given us incredible access and we have captured rare footage. Their deeply moving stories will fundamentally
change the way we look at ourselves and each other.
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