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      Released Sep 16, 2022 1 hr. 56 min. Comedy Drama Romance TRAILER for Simchas and Sorrows: Trailer 1 List
      70% 10 Reviews Tomatometer 97% 50+ Ratings Audience Score SIMCHAS AND SORROWS is an independent romantic comedy about a secular, free-spirited artist and former Catholic school girl, Agnes, who must come to terms with religion in order to marry the love of her life -- Levi. Shocked by a surprise pregnancy, the earnest Agnes agrees to begin converting to Judaism, in an effort to be accepted by Levi's more conservative Jewish family. Learning to join the tribe and follow the herd proves no easy task for someone who has spent her whole life questioning, and then breaking, the rules. As Agnes and Levi study with the progressive, courageous Rabbi Cohen, they discover all is not what it appears to be on the surface. As family secrets come to light, Agnes and Levi are forced to grapple with life's big questions. The film explores an evolving, modern Judaism, orthodoxies and hypocrisy, sibling rivalry, modern love, mental illness, artistic inheritance, and anti-Semitism. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Sep 21 Buy Now

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      olivia w Loved it - so thoughtful and enjoyable! Genevieve Adams doesn't miss Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Brendan H Wonderful film. Charming and funny, beautifully written! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/28/22 Full Review David K Loved it! Wonderful film from start to finish! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/28/22 Full Review Greta w Gen Adams is Brilliant Can't wait to see her next movie ! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/28/22 Full Review Justin L This film is fantastic! A genuinely authentic story with captivating acting and dialogue throughout. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/28/22 Full Review Scott A Can't wait for the next film from Genevieve Adams ! Thoroughly enjoyed Simchas and Sorrows. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/28/22 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Stephen Silver Splice Today Skillfully navigates about a half-dozen of modern Judaism's most frought topics, but is nevertheless too long by about a half hour Rated: 3/5 Sep 30, 2022 Full Review Robert Denerstein Denerstein Unleashed No arguing with the message, but a last-minute revelation feels like a cop-out and, to me at least, it didn't feel as if the movie had fully engaged with its subject. Sep 19, 2022 Full Review Neely Swanson Easy Reader (California) Just sit back and enjoy. You don’t always need a masterpiece to have a good time. Sep 14, 2022 Full Review Josh Bell Crooked Marquee Winds through their relationship for nearly two hours, only to end up with shortcuts and compromises that seem dissatisfying for both the couple and the audience. Rated: C+ Sep 14, 2022 Full Review Harvey S. Karten Shockya.com Bittersweet tale of an atheism who is converting to Judaism without great fanfare. Rated: B Sep 11, 2022 Full Review Roger Moore Movie Nation An unfortunately drab little movie entirely too tentative for its own good. Rated: 1.5/4 Aug 30, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis SIMCHAS AND SORROWS is an independent romantic comedy about a secular, free-spirited artist and former Catholic school girl, Agnes, who must come to terms with religion in order to marry the love of her life -- Levi. Shocked by a surprise pregnancy, the earnest Agnes agrees to begin converting to Judaism, in an effort to be accepted by Levi's more conservative Jewish family. Learning to join the tribe and follow the herd proves no easy task for someone who has spent her whole life questioning, and then breaking, the rules. As Agnes and Levi study with the progressive, courageous Rabbi Cohen, they discover all is not what it appears to be on the surface. As family secrets come to light, Agnes and Levi are forced to grapple with life's big questions. The film explores an evolving, modern Judaism, orthodoxies and hypocrisy, sibling rivalry, modern love, mental illness, artistic inheritance, and anti-Semitism.
      Director
      Genevieve Adams
      Screenwriter
      Genevieve Adams
      Distributor
      Gravitas Ventures
      Production Co
      Term Paper Productions, Ataria Pictures
      Genre
      Comedy, Drama, Romance
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Sep 16, 2022, Limited
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