Frum Dogs of Hendon | Dangoor UKJF Short Doc Fund 2021 Winners

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Seen as aggressive and dirty, dogs have had a bad reputation in religious Jewish circles for centuries. Dog lovers in Hendon, however, prove that being frum and having a furry, four-legged best friend are not mutually exclusive.

Official Selection: Washington Jewish Film Festival 2022

Official Selection: Toronto Jewish Film Festival 2022

Official Selection: Austin Jewish Film Festival 2022

Ramsgate Film & TV Festival 2022

Year
2021
Runtime
3 minutes
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom

Director
Dan Jacobs

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Frum Dogs of Hendon

Dog lovers in Hendon prove that being frum and having a furry, four-legged best friend are not mutually exclusive.