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A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

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On October 27, 2018, a gunman opened fire inside a Pittsburgh synagogue, killing eleven people as they prayed, in what would become the deadliest antisemitic attack in American history. A TREE OF LIFE: THE PITTSBURGH SYNAGOGUE SHOOTING is a deeply personal portrait of the survivors, victims and their family members, who share their harrowing first-hand accounts of the impact of the shooting on the community. The film is rooted in a community in the aftermath of a violent attack, as they work to rebuild and heal. Despite core differences, they come together to determine what justice looks like and how to best move forward while honoring and learning from the past. The film sheds light on the collective trauma suffered by a tight-knit group and brings into sharp focus the hate-based rhetoric that surrounds many of the mass shootings today, threatening the fabric of our society.

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Nick Schager The Daily Beast While it’s less concerned about the causes than the effects of that attack, its anguish is overpowering. Nov 8, 2022 Full Review Melanie McFarland Salon.com The main takeaway from A Tree of Life is the awe-inspiring resilience of the people who lived through the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in the United States. Oct 26, 2022 Full Review Angie Han The Hollywood Reporter By focusing on intimate firsthand accounts over hard-nosed analysis or shocking new details, it brings forth the humanity of those impacted by the incident, refusing to let them be reduced to statistics or defined by tragedy. Oct 26, 2022 Full Review Ally Ham Video Librarian Magazine A beautiful tribute for the victims of that fateful day. Oct 7, 2024 Full Review Hannah Brown Jerusalem Post What you will remember most from the film is the dignity of the survivors and victims’ families in the face of heartbreaking loss. Nov 4, 2022 Full Review Wayne Broadway Black Girl Nerds 'A Tree of Life' succeeds largely because, while it is necessarily a tough viewing, it is extremely hopeful. It briefly looks at 20th-century American antisemitism. But it also shines a light on solidarity. Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 31, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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greg r Believe me, I don't lightly rate low an important documentary like this one. It simply was too long. I eventually shut it off. The story is incredibly important. Especially now, as this nation is becoming more and more fractured. I wish the filmmaker would have delved a little deeper into the individuals who were lost, instead of concentrating so much on those left behind. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis On October 27, 2018, a gunman opened fire inside a Pittsburgh synagogue, killing eleven people as they prayed, in what would become the deadliest antisemitic attack in American history. A TREE OF LIFE: THE PITTSBURGH SYNAGOGUE SHOOTING is a deeply personal portrait of the survivors, victims and their family members, who share their harrowing first-hand accounts of the impact of the shooting on the community. The film is rooted in a community in the aftermath of a violent attack, as they work to rebuild and heal. Despite core differences, they come together to determine what justice looks like and how to best move forward while honoring and learning from the past. The film sheds light on the collective trauma suffered by a tight-knit group and brings into sharp focus the hate-based rhetoric that surrounds many of the mass shootings today, threatening the fabric of our society.
Director
Trish Adlesic
Producer
Susan Margolin
Screenwriter
Trish Adlesic
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 26, 2022
Runtime
1h 20m