New ‘October 8’ documentary exposes America’s disgusting anti-Israel rage following Hamas attack

As the world reeled from images of terrorists butchering civilians and abducting hostages into Gaza, rally attendees championed Hamas with slogans like “resistance is justified” and “resistance is not a metaphor.” Now, a compelling documentary, 'October 8', currently screening in select U.S. theaters, meticulously traces the explosive rise of anti-Israel and antisemitic fervor that swept America in the immediate wake of the massacre.

Directed by Wendy Sachs, the film zeroes in on the unrest that erupted on college campuses, culminating in the December 5, 2023, congressional hearing where leaders of Harvard, MIT, and Penn faced scrutiny for their inadequate responses to antisemitism. It also dissects media distortions, spotlighting The New York Times’ initial October 17, 2023, report pinning a deadly strike on Gaza’s al-Ahli Arab Hospital on Israel—later contradicted by evidence pointing to a misfired Hamas rocket. “Tackling media bias was crucial,” Sachs said at a recent Los Angeles Q&A. “It’s not just about calling out The New York Times or NPR—it’s the broader skew in traditional outlets and the massive role of social media. This war is raging on TikTok and Telegram, driving real-world consequences.”

Featuring prominent voices like actress Debra Messing—who stands out as a rare Hollywood critic of anti-Israel sentiment—alongside Michael Rapaport, Sheryl Sandberg, Scott Galloway, Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY), and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), *October 8* exposes the clash between extremism and democratic values. “We’re proud to bring this vital film to the world,” Messing stated. “It’s about confronting fundamentalism and the dangers it poses to the West.” Through its unflinching lens, the documentary reveals how online narratives fuel a troubling tide of hatred, urging viewers to grasp the stakes in this unfolding crisis.