Sheitel – Beauty in the Hidden (2025)

Overview

Through intimate interviews and access to communities in Halifax, Toronto, Montreal, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and Jerusalem, the documentary offers an insightful exploration of the traditions and contemporary practices surrounding head coverings. It traces the historical and spiritual roots of hair covering for married women in Judaism, its evolving interpretations, the craftsmanship and personal styling involved, as well as the misconceptions often held by those outside these communities.