For over a year, cameras captured the daily lives of 200 families in Australia's most ultra-Orthodox Jewish sect, Adass Israel, as they balance their ancient faith with modern life. Despite opposing modernity, they agreed to be filmed for the first time. Not everyone approved, fearing outside exposure would challenge their way of life. The documentary follows three members' stories, revealing a community steeped in ancient traditions and rituals, successfully maintaining a 5,000-year-old faith.
Strictly Jewish: The Secret World of Adass Israel
The daily lives of Australia's Adass Israel, a close-knit ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, are examined in a documentary, as they navigate the tension between their deeply held faith and the demands of contemporary society.
