Sasha Perry
Unknown
A series of documentary shorts and live events examining the connections between feminism, gender and Judaism.
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The LA Fellows
Tali TadmorYelena Zhelezov
Paul Ratner
Will Deutsch
Sasha Perry
Nina T. Becker (Jonas)
Jessie Kahnweiler
Corrie Siegel
Kristen Smiarowski
Video
Women’s Torah
Video Reel
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Unknown is an internet-based mini-series devoted to uncovering the silent voices in Judaism from both our past and present. Through a series of documentary shorts, Unknown will explore the connections between feminism, gender, and Judaism from the perspectives of those working on the front lines to create a more balanced religion and culture. Using the Internet and live gallery screenings, these 5 minute vignettes will be a collection of life stories, religious responsa, and cultural interpretations from the people who are most affected by gender dynamics. This project will give voice to the people who stretch the meaning of woman and man within a Jewish framework and what that might create in Judaism’s future. These events and vignettes will give audiences a space to examine the cultural interpretations of gender and religion and how it can relate to their own lives and communities.
Sasha Perry is an award-winning freelance documentary filmmaker and videographer based in Los Angeles. Born and raised in Las Vegas, Sasha started in film by covering local protests against nuclear testing sites, animal abuse, and the poor treatment of the city’s homeless population. Escaping Las Vegas, Sasha moved to California, and earned a BFA in Film Production at Chapman University, while continuing to promote social justice through creative and engaging filmmaking. Two of Sasha’s first films traveled around the world playing at film festivals in Japan, Germany, South Africa, and more.
Currently Sasha is working on a feature length documentary exploring the use of Terrorism to scapegoat activists in the US, editing a short “Whatinit Abafazi,” about the stigma and effects of HIV/AIDS on youth in South Africa, and directs/edits a monthly web series on vegan nutrition and athleticism. Sasha has also facilitated video literacy and advocacy training workshops in Hebron, Palestine and Nekkies, South Africa. An avid athlete, Sasha also lends film skills to AdventureCORPS events, including a 508 mile bicycle race, and a 135 mile ultra-marathon in Death Valley, filming and editing for the race’s live webcast. Outside of film Sasha continues to raise support and funds for environmental, animal rights, and LGBTQ groups by organizing benefit shows, vegan brunches, and letter writing campaigns in Los Angeles.
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