October 8
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October 8

The fight for the soul of America.

5.8 / 10 2025 1h 40mNR English
Documentary

Storyline

A documentary exploring the explosion of anti-Semitism on college campuses, on social media, and in the streets of America in the aftermath of October 7th. High-profile individuals featured include actors Debra Messing and Michael Rapaport, Mosab Yousef (son of Hamas's co-founder), Sheryl Sandberg, Scott Galloway, US Rep. Ritchie Torres, US Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, Dan Senor, Noa Tishby, Bari Weiss, and a survivor from Nir Oz.

Cast & Crew

Debra Messing

Debra Messing

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Lead
Michael Rapaport

Michael Rapaport

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Noa Tishby

Noa Tishby

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Sheryl Sandberg

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Ritchie Torres

Ritchie Torres

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Kirsten Gillibrand

Kirsten Gillibrand

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Bari Weiss

Bari Weiss

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Dan Senor

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What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Wendy Sachs's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. October 8 is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker