Praise the Lard
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56m
Pork. It’s the Jewish religion’s biggest taboo and one of Israel’s most controversial issues. Told in a humorous tone, "Praise the Lard" follows the quirky story of how a simple farm animal became a symbol of freedom for secular Israelis and an existential threat to the religious.
This program may contain strong language, nudity, and/or violence. Viewer discretion is advised.
Year: 2017
Language: Hebrew, English subtitles
Director: Chen Shelach
Producers: Duki Dror, Anat Vogman
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