The Believer

The Believer

2001 · 1 hr 38 min · R

Drama

Directors

Henry Bean

Actors

  • Ryan Gosling
  • Summer Phoenix
  • Peter Meadows

Credits: 74

Summary

A young Jewish man develops a fiercely anti-Semitic philosophy. Based on the factual story of a K.K.K. member in the 1960s who was revealed to be Jewish by a New York Times reporter.

More about this movie

"The Believer" explores a Jewish student's private journey to understand the meaning of Judaism in his life. Set in New York City, the Plot follows a morally confused young adult struggling with the conflict between his beliefs and his heritage. "The Believer" examines themes of religion, family, and self-loathing. It is a psychological examination into the forces of intolerance, both on the individual and society as a whole.