One Of Us

One of Us explores the opaque world of Hasidic Judaism through a cadre of fascinating characters. Through unique and intimate access over the span of three years, acclaimed observational filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady delve into the lives of three brave individuals who have recently made the decision to leave the insular ultra-orthodox community at the expense of all else, including relationships with their family members and - in one case - their personal safety. With a sensitive and compassionate eye, One of Us chronicles the achingly cinematic journey of people in search of a personal freedom that comes only at a very high cost.

Includes a post-film conversation with Directors Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady.

LOKI FILMS is a New York based non-fiction film production company founded by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady, the co-directors of the 2007 Academy Award nominee “Jesus Camp.”  

The directors have been lauded for shining a light on unknown worlds and taking an honest approach to delicate subject matter. The company produces long form non-fiction theatrical films, made for TV documentaries and short form pieces.
Recently Ewing and Grady debuted “Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You” a dynamic portrait of the legendary creator, writer and producer. It was the opening night selection of the Sundance Film Festival and was recently nominated for a Prime Time Emmy. They also directed "DETROPIA," an arresting exploration of Detroit and its struggle to transform itself into a new and innovative place. The film won the Editing Award at the Sundance Film Festival and won an Emmy.
Other work includes “12th & Delaware” (HBO, Peabody winner), “The Boys of Baraka” (PBS, Oscar shortlist, Emmy winner), “The Education of Mohammad Hussein" (HBO, shortlisted for the 2013 Academy Awards) and “Freakonomics” (Magnolia).

In their television work Loki Films has taken on a vivid array of subjects that include the inner workings of Scientology, Saudi Arabian teenagers and the dissident movement in Cuba. In 2014 Grady and Ewing premiered "Branded" on ESPN, part of the "30 for 30” series, as well as two films for the AOL "Makers" series for PBS. They are currently directing a feature length film about the Hasidic community in Brooklyn. 

Ewing and Grady have been featured in Time Magazine as innovators of the documentary craft. Both are members of the Directors Guild of America as well as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.