The Therapy
Released 5 years ago in 2021. The Therapy is a documentary film. directed by Zvi Landsman. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Lev, a 54-year-old divorced Orthodox Jew, attends conversion therapy hoping to be remarried to a woman. He attends one-on-one therapy sessions and group therapy, trying to diminish his unwanted same-sex attractions. At the same time, Ben, a 23-year-old social work student, seven years into conversion therapy, starts having doubts. In the Jewish Orthodox world, where he grew up, he was taught homosexuality is a fault that one can “cure”, but when he went to university, he was surprised to discover conversion therapy is considered harmful and dangerous. Ben sets out on a research to discover the truth about conversion therapy, and learns that the way out is harder and more winding than he thought.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 1, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
3.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
HE
Original language
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Therapy about?
Lev, a 54-year-old divorced Orthodox Jew, attends conversion therapy hoping to be remarried to a woman. He attends one-on-one therapy sessions and group therapy, trying to diminish his unwanted sam...
Who directed The Therapy?
The Therapy was directed by Zvi Landsman.
How long is The Therapy?
The Therapy has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Therapy released?
The Therapy was released on June 1, 2021 in theaters.