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AlmostJewish

A Film by Jason Sherman

A funny, heartfelt investigation of identity, heritage, and belonging.

What makes an identity ours?

The Premise

The Premise

For most of his life, filmmaker Jason Sherman thought he understood an important part of who he was.

Approaching 50, he decides to look more closely.

The answer gets complicated.

Almost Jewish is a funny, personal investigation of heritage, family, belief, identity, and belonging.

What makes an identity ours?

  • Family
  • History
  • Belief
  • Ancestry
  • Culture
  • Community
  • Tradition
  • Belonging

About the Film

About the Film

Almost Jewish follows filmmaker Jason Sherman as a question about his own Jewish identity opens into a funny, personal investigation of heritage, belief, family, culture, and belonging.

The film approaches those questions with curiosity, skepticism, humor, and an open mind.

Currently in development and pre-production, the documentary is following the story wherever it actually leads.

No predetermined ending. No easy answer.

Past & Present

Something inherited. Not fully understood.

Editorial portrait in soft natural light
Aged family photograph resting on a table

Be part of the journey

Almost Jewish is currently connecting with people whose experiences, expertise, communities, and creative work may contribute to the documentary.

If this story connects with your life or your work, we’d like to hear from you.