"Sabbath Queen" is a documentary chronicling Amichai Lau-Lavie's struggle between his rich rabbinical ancestry, which includes notable figures like his uncle, Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, and his identity as a gay man. Spanning over 21 years, the film captures Lau-Lavie's evolution from a flamboyant figure in New York's drag scene, embracing his heritage while exploring his spirituality through creativity. His journey raises questions about acceptance within the Jewish community, family dynamics, and the relevance of traditional practices, ultimately connecting to the modern implications of maintaining a rabbinic lineage.
The film explores the complications of... his family is uncomfortable with his path but attempts to accept him.
Lau-Lavie arrives in New York in the 1990s... declaring: "Artists are the new rabbis."
Ultimately, Lau-Lavie fulfilled his grandfather's final wish:... his family remain Jewish and maintain its unbroken rabbinic lineage.
The documentary's director, Sandi DuBowski, will be available for post-screening Q&A sessions on select dates.
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