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Praying with Lior

  • 20082008
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 27m
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7.6/10
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Praying with Lior (2008)
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Praying with Lior asks whether someone with Down syndrome can be a spiritual genius. Many believe Lior is close to God -- at least that's what his family and community believe -- though he's... Read allPraying with Lior asks whether someone with Down syndrome can be a spiritual genius. Many believe Lior is close to God -- at least that's what his family and community believe -- though he's also a burden, a best friend, an inspiration and an embarrassment, depending on who is as... Read allPraying with Lior asks whether someone with Down syndrome can be a spiritual genius. Many believe Lior is close to God -- at least that's what his family and community believe -- though he's also a burden, a best friend, an inspiration and an embarrassment, depending on who is asked and when. As this documentary moves to its climax, Lior must pass through the gateway ... Read all

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  • Director
    • Ilana Trachtman
  • Star
    • Lior Liebling
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    • 3User reviews
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    • 68Metascore
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    Praying with Lior asks whether someone with Down syndrome can be a spiritual genius. Many believe Lior is close to God -- at least that's what his family and community believe -- though he's also a burden, a best friend, an inspiration and an embarrassment, depending on who is asked and when. As this documentary moves to its climax, Lior must pass through the gateway to manhood - his Bar Mitzvah. —First Run Features
    • down syndrome
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    • jewish
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      • Documentary
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      • Unrated
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    8/10
    Very worthwhile watching
    While some of the above reviews found this movie "superficial" and lacking in philosophy, my own experience is that the movie speaks for itself. The dialog doesn't attempt to guide you to any specific conclusions, but it does encourage philosophical thought. Since this is a documentary, and all of the footage is real, you can see and judge for yourself about the philosophy. It won't be spoon-fed to you. Which in my opinion is the best way to present something like this. If you can walk away from this movie without thinking about things with a wider view, then you missed the whole movie. It also gives an inside view of some of the Jewish culture, and shows his actual Bar Mitzvah, and the preparations leading up to it. It was educational for me. Thumbs up!
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    • Release date
      • February 1, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Οι προσευχές του Λίορ
    • Filming locations
      • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production company
      • Ruby Pictures
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $82,553
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,401
      • Feb 3, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $82,553
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