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Neil Friedman is the quiet powerhouse behind some of the most important Jewish cinema of the last two decades. As founder of Menemsha Films and ChaiFlicks — the world's largest Jewish streaming platform — he's racked up five consecutive Oscar-nominated films, championed hidden gems from six continents, and turned Bad Shabbos into a $1.5 million theatrical juggernaut at a moment when nobody goes to the movies anymore.
Neil's story is one of Jewish ingenuity, resilience, and work ethic. **Special Promo to get an annual subscription to ChaiFlicks for only $36 for People Jew Wanna Know listeners!**Redemption link: http://www.chaiflicks.com/checkout/subscribe/purchase?code=people36&plan=yearly
Redemption code: PEOPLE36Follow Menemsha Films on IG @Menemshafilms and learn more at menemshafilms.com Follow ChaiFlicks on IG @chaiflicks and learn more at chaiflicks.com Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknow
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
03:15 From Park Avenue lawyer to Hollywood independent
08:40 Why Jewish art house — and trusting his parents' taste
12:20 Launching ChaiFlicks the first week of the pandemic
17:10 Why *Bad Shabbos* worked when *Nobody Wants This* didn't
24:30 The Florida-to-New York release strategy
29:15 Films every young Jew should see
34:50 Israeli TV is the best in the world, pound for pound
38:20 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
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Neil Friedman is the quiet powerhouse behind some of the most important Jewish cinema of the last two decades. As founder of Menemsha Films and ChaiFlicks — the world's largest Jewish streaming platform — he's racked up five consecutive Oscar-nominated films, championed hidden gems from six continents, and turned Bad Shabbos into a $1.5 million theatrical juggernaut at a moment when nobody goes to the movies anymore.
Neil's story is one of Jewish ingenuity, resilience, and work ethic. **Special Promo to get an annual subscription to ChaiFlicks for only $36 for People Jew Wanna Know listeners!**Redemption link: http://www.chaiflicks.com/checkout/subscribe/purchase?code=people36&plan=yearly
Redemption code: PEOPLE36Follow Menemsha Films on IG @Menemshafilms and learn more at menemshafilms.com Follow ChaiFlicks on IG @chaiflicks and learn more at chaiflicks.com Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknow
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
03:15 From Park Avenue lawyer to Hollywood independent
08:40 Why Jewish art house — and trusting his parents' taste
12:20 Launching ChaiFlicks the first week of the pandemic
17:10 Why *Bad Shabbos* worked when *Nobody Wants This* didn't
24:30 The Florida-to-New York release strategy
29:15 Films every young Jew should see
34:50 Israeli TV is the best in the world, pound for pound
38:20 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination

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