A Tree of Life
Screening Information
Film Details
| Country | United States | |
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| Year | 2021 | |
| Running Time | 79 MIN | |
| Language | English | |
| Director | Trish Adlesic |
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Description
A "harrowing, heartsick, and utterly vital new film.” (David Ehrlich, Indiewire)
Official Selection, DOCNYC
On Shabbat morning, October 27, 2018, a white supremacist opened fire and killed eleven people at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, the deadliest antisemitic attack in American history. Academy Award nominated, Emmy-winning director Trish Adlesic examines this horrific attack, exploring what led to it, what took place and its ongoing impact. Survivors recount their harrowing experiences and families of victims discuss how their lives have changed. Interviews with experts highlight how the political climate saw an increase in hate-based crimes leading to the attack and discuss what needs to happen to prevent future attacks.
Presentation Details
| Pre-recorded Q & A | Director Trish Adlesic, Producer Susan Margolin and Film participants Brad Orsini and Ellen Surloff |
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| Reviews | - “A deeply personal portrait of the survivors, victims, and the victims' family members of the Pittsburgh Synagogue attack, and brings into sharp focus the hate-based crisis that threatens our collective safety and democracy.” - Broadway World - “A Tree of Life is a must-watch documentary” - Solzy at the Movies - ‘It’s a film that shows how the misplaced hatred can grow and fester and when pushed by a demagogue such as the former president can turn deadly.” - Unseen Films |
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