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City of Joel

20181h 30mMovieDocumentary

"City of Joel" is documentary - with unprecedented access - to a 1.1 square mile shtetl in the suburbs that is home to 22,000 members of an one of the most insular and orthodox Hasidic sects. We follow the battles they are waging to…

DirectorJesse Sweet
WriterFederico Rosenzvit
ProducersFederico Rosenzvit·Jesse Sweet

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City of Joel — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams City of Joel?

City of Joel is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Kanopy and The Roku Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is City of Joel on Netflix?

No, City of Joel is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy.

Is City of Joel on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — City of Joel is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch City of Joel for free?

City of Joel is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and The Roku Channel in United States.