Review of Menashe (2017) by Peter Keough for Boston Globe — 16 Aug 2017

Funny, heartbreaking, impeccably observed, and nearly flawless drama.

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This review of Menashe (2017) was written by Peter Keough and published by Boston Globe on 16 Aug 2017.

Menashe has generally received positive reviews.

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