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Why is pork a forbidden food for Jews? In a search for the historical roots of the pig taboo, filmmakers Tess & Josh Gerritsen travel around the world interviewing archaeologists, religious scholars, hunters, and pet pig owners. Their journey reveals the many ways this intelligent and complex animal has found its way into religious scripture, onto our dinner tables, and even into our homes. Magnificent Beast is an exploration into both our history as well as the pig’s, a history of conflict as well as mutual dependence that continues until today.
Accompanying the film premiere is a discussion with directors Tess & Josh Gerritsen and moderator Rabbi Adam Gindea. To view the conversation please click here.
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The 2022 Miami Jewish Film Festival virtual program is made possible with the generous support of Benjamin Nahum and Tamar Roodner.
- Year2021
- Runtime75 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereSoutheast US Premiere
- DirectorTess Gerritsen, Josh Gerritsen
- CastTim London, Peter Rowley-Conwy, Katheryn Twiss
- CinematographerJosh Gerritsen
- EditorJosh Gerritsen
- AnimatorHanji Chang
- MusicClayton Worbeck
We would appreciate your support if you would like to donate to our efforts and help cover our streaming costs. Please consider donating when "Unlocking" the film or by clicking here.
Why is pork a forbidden food for Jews? In a search for the historical roots of the pig taboo, filmmakers Tess & Josh Gerritsen travel around the world interviewing archaeologists, religious scholars, hunters, and pet pig owners. Their journey reveals the many ways this intelligent and complex animal has found its way into religious scripture, onto our dinner tables, and even into our homes. Magnificent Beast is an exploration into both our history as well as the pig’s, a history of conflict as well as mutual dependence that continues until today.
Accompanying the film premiere is a discussion with directors Tess & Josh Gerritsen and moderator Rabbi Adam Gindea. To view the conversation please click here.
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The 2022 Miami Jewish Film Festival virtual program is made possible with the generous support of Benjamin Nahum and Tamar Roodner.
- Year2021
- Runtime75 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereSoutheast US Premiere
- DirectorTess Gerritsen, Josh Gerritsen
- CastTim London, Peter Rowley-Conwy, Katheryn Twiss
- CinematographerJosh Gerritsen
- EditorJosh Gerritsen
- AnimatorHanji Chang
- MusicClayton Worbeck