---
title: "Baal Shem Tov: Master of a Good Name"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/baal-shem-tov-master-of-a-good-name-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1496554
imdb_id: "tt2506858"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 80
community_rating: 0.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Baal Shem Tov: Master of a Good Name (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/baal-shem-tov-master-of-a-good-name-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Baal Shem Tov: Master of a Good Name is a 2014 animated family film directed by Tawd B. Dorenfeld. The feature has a runtime of one hour and twenty minutes and utilizes a hand-crafted stop-motion style to present its narrative. The film follows the Baal Shem Tov, recognized as the founder of Jewish Chassidism, on a journey through 17th-century Eastern Europe. Through this journey, he works to transform the face of Judaism into a celebration of life. The story is structured as a collection of six vignettes drawn from the tales of the Baal Shem Tov, focusing on poor Jewish families who discover hope in their spirituality through human kindness rather than religious acts alone. The film explores personal struggles to achieve spiritual peace during challenging times. The voice cast includes Roseanne Barr as Grandma Ruth, Mayim Bialik, Dudu Fisher as The Shepherd, and Martin Olson. This production is intended for families of all creeds to enjoy as a presentation of wisdom originating from humble hearts.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Tawd B. Dorenfeld
- **Networks / Studios**: Holy World Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Roseanne Barr** as *Grandma Ruth*
- **Mayim Bialik**
- **Dudu Fisher** as *The Shepherd*
- **Martin Olson** as *Alexander*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Baal Shem Tov: Master of a Good Name online?
Baal Shem Tov: Master of a Good Name is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Tubi TV, Hoopla. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Baal Shem Tov: Master of a Good Name worth watching?
Baal Shem Tov: Master of a Good Name holds a community rating of 0.0/10. It offers engaging Animation, Family for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Baal Shem Tov: Master of a Good Name and when was it released?
Baal Shem Tov: Master of a Good Name is a feature film with a runtime of 80 minutes. It was released in 2014. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Baal Shem Tov: Master of a Good Name?
Baal Shem Tov: Master of a Good Name was directed by Tawd B. Dorenfeld.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Baal Shem Tov: Master of a Good Name — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1496554)
- [Baal Shem Tov: Master of a Good Name (2014) — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1496554-baal-shem-tov-master-of-a-good-name)
- [Baal Shem Tov: Master of a Good Name (2014) - Filmhub](https://filmhub.com/t/gxin-z49x/baal-shem-tov-master-of-a-good-name)
- [Baal Shem Tov: Master of a Good Name](https://tv.apple.com/)
- [Baal Shem Tov: Master of a Good Name Cast & Characters](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/baal-shem-tov-master-of-a-good-name/XlZDMHQpn6XFAVweGIJr57/credits/)
- [Master of a Good Name (2014) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2506858/)

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