Houston Jewish Film Festival: Teen Night: October H8te

Exclusive for teens grades 8-12 
Documentary | Directed by Wendy Sachs | 2024 | USA | English | 100 minutes | Kaplan Theatre  
Documentary Film Subject Tessa Veksler in attendance

Emmy Award winner Wendy Sachs deftly explores the eruption of antisemitism on American college campuses following October 7, taking us through a timeline of anti-Israel protests fueled by propaganda spread on social media. Featuring dozens of interviews with well-known politicians, academics, activists and impressive student leaders, Sachs’ documentary illustrates how Jewish students are dealing with the scourge of antisemitic campus movements.

This film contains disturbing content.

Community Partners: Kehillah High of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston, J Teens, Helfman Religious School of Congregation Emanu El, and BBYO.