L’Chaim!: To Life! (2014) – Review

Recensie l'chaim to life

When you see Chaim Lubelski for the first time in this documentary your first impression probably is that he is a bum: He is unshaven, wears old clothes with holes and is constantly smoking weed. Yet underneath that appearance a world of experiences is hidden away. He once was a successful businessman in New York where he earned millions exporting jeans, he was good at chess and believes he could have played with the best if he was able to concentrate more. Despite his successes, he also had to deal with setbacks. He lost his money in the stock market years ago and lived as a homeless man on the streets. His only goal now is to take care of his elderly mother who lives in Antwerp. Continue reading