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Minyan

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A young Russian Jewish immigrant in Brighton Beach, caught up in the tight constraints of his community, develops a close friendship with his grandfather's new neighbors, two elderly closeted gay men who open his imagination to the possibilities of love and the realities of loss -- and explores the East Village where he finds a world teeming with the energy of youth, desire and risk. Set in the late 1980s, as AIDS hammered New York City, Minyan is a powerful story of rebellion and self-discovery, sexual and spiritual awakening -- and survival.
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Critics Consensus

Sensitively helmed by director Eric Steel, Minyan presents a patiently told coming-of-age story led by Samuel H. Levine's powerful performance.

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Simran Hans Observer (UK) 01/10/2022
4/5
What's most interesting about Eric Steel's tender coming-of-age drama is the queerness hiding in plain sight. Go to Full Review Linda Marric The Jewish Chronicle 01/07/2022
4/5
Eric Steel has delivered a wholly believable and handsomely executed tale of acceptance which is further elevated by his peerless attention to detail and undiluted documentarian style. Go to Full Review Rafa Sales Ross Little White Lies 01/07/2022
2/5
An easily forgettable, painful waste of potential. Go to Full Review Ally Ham Video Librarian Magazine 07/19/2024
4/5
Although overwhelmed by multiple themes and storylines, Minyan deftly depicts the convergence of two communities–Jewish and queer–and the bittersweet experience of living between them. Go to Full Review Gregg Shapiro Bay Area Reporter 02/02/2022
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The ensemble cast, especially Levine, Hurt, Rifkin, Bloom, and McCann, does a convincing job of establishing place, time, and mood. Go to Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film 01/14/2022
4.5/5
This is a film which will speak volubly to viewers with intersectional identities of various kinds, but it's so beautifully made, so sensitively delivered, that anybody who loves cinema would be unwise to miss it. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Johann D. M @Johann33 Jun 28 🏳️‍🌈✡️ The subject matter alone makes this film worth watching. It is both fascinating and heartbreaking to witness the repression faced by gay people within traditional Jewish and Russian communities. Samuel H. Levine delivers a powerful and sensitive performance, making it impossible not to empathize with his character as he gradually discovers the possibilities of love while confronting the realities of loss. The film also captures the atmosphere of 1980s New York with authenticity, adding another layer to its emotional journey. Unfortunately, the story never reaches its full potential. The pacing is slower than necessary, and the ending feels somewhat underwhelming, leaving the impression that this compelling premise deserved a more impactful conclusion, despite featuring several genuinely moving scenes. See more Stephen M. @RT56179067 Mar 10 Samuel Levine's expressions carried the movie for me. Quietly riveting. See more Stephen C @bob25009 06/11/2025 Failed pride in 1 hour and 51 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The worst is yet to come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more patrick b @PFTMB 03/09/2022 In every scene I thought 'What is going on? I feel like I am missing the point'. You have to figure out yourself what is all about. Also problematic: the main character is supposed to be a 17-year old, but the actor is an actor of 26, who looks 26. See more Joseph C @cavaglass 01/30/2022 Overall didn't get any emotional rewards after viewing this film. See more Jerod S @jeroduptown 01/03/2022 David is trying to find his way as a young Jewish man in NYC - and bumps up against both the traditional and the unaccepted. See more Read all reviews
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Eric Steel

Director

Samuel H. Levine

David

Ron Rifkin

Josef

Christopher McCann

Herschel

Alex Hurt

Bruno

Riley Barnes

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Synopsis A young Russian Jewish immigrant in Brighton Beach, caught up in the tight constraints of his community, develops a close friendship with his grandfather's new neighbors, two elderly closeted gay men who open his imagination to the possibilities of love and the realities of loss -- and explores the East Village where he finds a world teeming with the energy of youth, desire and risk. Set in the late 1980s, as AIDS hammered New York City, Minyan is a powerful story of rebellion and self-discovery, sexual and spiritual awakening -- and survival.
Director
Eric Steel
Producer
Luca Borghese, Luigi Caiola, Ben Howe, Eric Steel
Screenwriter
Eric Steel, Daniel Pearle
Distributor
Strand Releasing
Production Co
AgX
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 22, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 29, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA)
$11.5K
Runtime
1h 58m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)