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0 Television/Film Culture

Seeking gangsters, must speak Yiddish: Bringing the Hasidic underworld to life in 'Caught Stealing'

PJ Grisar in Forward · 3 Sep

Liev Schreiber, Vincent D'Onofrio, and Austin Butler star in Darren Aronofsky's film "Caught Stealing," which features a unique portrayal of Yiddish-speaking Hasidic gangsters and their grandmother, set in 1998 New York City.

0 Culture Television/Film

‘Caught Stealing’ gives us tough, Hasidic drug lords — is it good for the Jews?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 29 Aug

Darren Aronofsky's latest film, "Caught Stealing," portrays Hasidic Jews as complex and intimidating drug lords, diverging from typical depictions.

0 Television/Film Culture

Liev Schreiber and Carol Kane Play Orthodox Jews in Upcoming Darren Aronofsky Film

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 21 Jul

Director Darren Aronofsky returns to his roots in Jewish-themed storytelling with his latest film "Caught Stealing," premiering on August 29.

0 Gender/Identity Culture

Jewish Actor Liev Schreiber Shares His Love for Trans Daughter Kai

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 9 May

Liev Schreiber, a Jewish actor known for roles in 'Ray Donovan' and 'A Small Light,' recently expressed his pride for his 16-year-old trans daughter, Kai.

0 Communities Politics

Liev Schreiber’s Ode to Judaism Is Especially Timely

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 29 Jan 2024

Jewish actor Liev Schreiber attended Shabbat services at Temple Emanu-El's Streicker Cultural Center in New York, where he spoke about his work in Ukraine and gave a sermon about the importance of truth and debate in Judaism.