In toney Brentwood, Benjamin Fiedler's bar mitzvah preparations are underway, but he's struggling to grasp its significance and Hebrew phrases. His parents, particularly his father, a successful agent, are planning an extravagant party. Benjamin longs for his dad's attention, so he concocts a plan to invite his estranged grandfather, who left the family years ago and is disliked by his father, to the party two weeks early. With his grandfather's help and the love of his immediate family, Benjamin may finally understand what it means to be a man.
Keeping Up with the Steins
A bar mitzvah brings together a father and grandfather, bridging a gap and leading to a powerful exploration of identity and family harmony.
