Sandi Simcha Dubowski

Trembling Before G-d

Sandi Simcha Dubowski

A portrait of various gay Orthodox Jews who struggle to reconcile their faith and their sexual orientation.

Tomboychik

Sandi Simcha Dubowski

Malverna Dubowski, Sandi Simcha Dubowski

A series of intimate video-8 vignettes depicting the fierce love between Malverna and Sandi, 88 and 22, grandmother and grandson. The two playmates dress up drag-esque for this moving portrait of a woman’s lifetime struggle with gender and sexuality. Since Malverna's death, Tomboychik has become a living memorial to the intensity of her spirit.