Commemorating October 7th 2023–One year on
We must continue to bear witness to the events of October 7th 2023 and its aftermath. These essential stories and documentaries are free to watch and sensitively handled by the makers.
Seven10Stories
One of the largest databases of recorded testimonials from survivors and first responders. Most interviews are in Hebrew and are subtitled.
Massacre At A Music Festival: Supernova Survivors (The Free Press in Israel)
Journalist Bari Weiss revisits the Nova Festival grounds with two survivors. A short but harrowing and important watch.
Screams Before Silence
A deeply affecting documentary by former COO of META, Sheryl Sandberg, focusing on the sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas on October 7th. Sandberg describes it as “the most important work I’ve ever done”.
Faces Of Iron
Short clips relaying the remarkable survival stories of those affected by the 7th of October, as narrated by them. More testimonies are being added regularly.
Bearing Witness
American actor, singer and entertainer James Maslow’s documentary takes place 47 days after the events of October 7th when he felt compelled to visit Israel and, as the title says, bear witness.
Kan Israel Story
The news channel has many uploads – with English subtitles – interviewing survivors, family members and first responders. An intimate and sensitive handling of difficult subject matter.
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