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October H8TE: Antisemitism and Hamas
Filmmaker Wendy Sachs's "October H8TE" explores the link between rising antisemitism in the US and the normalization of Hamas, using interviews and historical context.
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Israel
PoliticsEntertainmentHamasSocial MediaAntisemitismDocumentary
HamasPalestine CommitteeIslamic BrotherhoodFbiUja Federation Of New York
Wendy SachsDebra MessingMichael RapaportNoa TishbyScott Galloway
- What is the planned distribution and outreach for "October H8TE"?
- The film has already had screenings in Tel Aviv and will have viewings across the US, with the UJA Federation of New York sponsoring a premiere. The film aims to raise awareness about the growing threat of antisemitism in the US and its connection to the normalization of Hamas.
- How does the film's title and imagery represent the themes explored?
- The documentary's title, "October H8TE," reflects the intense hatred unleashed following the October 7th attacks, symbolized by a defaced Statue of Liberty with "Globalize the Intifada" graffiti. This visually represents the connection between hate and the events.
- What factors does the film attribute to the rise in antisemitism in the US?
- The film argues that the surge in antisemitism is fueled by social media's spread of unverified news and the alignment of some social justice activists with Hamas. Sachs believes that anti-Zionism is a modern form of antisemitism.
- What is the central theme of Wendy Sachs's new documentary, "October H8TE"?
- Wendy Sachs's documentary, "October H8TE," explores the rise of antisemitism in the US, connecting it to the normalization of Hamas and the pro-Palestinian movement. The film features interviews with various figures, highlighting the post-October 7th surge in hate.
- What is the history of Hamas's activities in the United States, according to the documentary?
- Hamas's activities in the US date back to the 1980s, with the establishment of the Palestine Committee to garner financial and moral support. Their sophisticated PR strategy targets various organizations to spread anti-Jewish sentiment, as evidenced by FBI wiretaps included in Sachs's documentary.