50 miles north of New York City, the town of Monroe is a micro-cosm for a hyper-partisan and divided nation as a land-dispute between an ultra-orthodox Hassidic sect and their secular neighbors erupts into a turf war.
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Friday, January 3, 2020 Limited
Plot: What's the story about?
City of Joel follows an ultra-orthodox Hasidic sect as they wage a turf war with their secular neighbors. 50 miles north of New York City, the Satmar sect has thrived in a 1.1 square mile religious haven called Kiryas Joel, or City of Joel, for over 40 years. With some of the highest rates of marriage, birth, and religious observance in the US, their success has come at a price, as Kiryas Joel is no longer big enough to hold its 22,000 members. When a plan is created to double the size of the village to keep up with its growth, their secular neighbors fight back, believing that the expansion will disrupt their lives, harm the environment, and tilt the balance of local political power. With unprecedented access, the documentary presents people on all sides of a conflict - from religious zealots to dissidents, from rabbis to people who doubt their own faith as they struggle to find their place in the City of Joel.
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Who stars in City of Joel: Cast List
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Who's making City of Joel: Crew List
A look at the City of Joel behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's writer Jesse Sweet last wrote The Last Bachelor.
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Production: What we know about City of Joel?
Filming Timeline
- 2019 - December: The film was set to Completed status.
City of Joel Release Date: When was the film released?
City of Joel was a Limited release in 2020 on Friday, January 3, 2020. There were 2 other movies released on the same date, including The Grudge and Inmate Zero.
As a Limited release, City of Joel will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.
City of Joel VOD & Digital: When was the film released digitally?
City of Joel was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, January 10, 2020. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices. Available from various digital retailers including Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Apple, Vudu and others.