October 8

October 8 (2024) is a timely documentary from executive producer Debra Messing and director Wendy Sachs that scrutinizes the sharp rise in antisemitism across American college campuses, social media, and public streets following October 7. Combining on-the-ground reporting, archival material, and intimate testimony, the film follows how a distant act of violence echoed at home, shaping campus climates, online discourse, and civic conversation while raising urgent questions about safety, speech, and community resilience.

Featuring a range of voices—including Debra Messing, Michael Rapaport, Mosab Yousef, Sheryl Sandberg, Scott Galloway, Rep. Ritchie Torres, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, Dan Senor, Noa Tishby, Bari Weiss, and a survivor from Nir Oz—the film blends personal stories with expert analysis. Bold and probing, October 8 invites viewers to confront the human cost of rising hate and consider how societies might respond to protect vulnerable communities while preserving democratic values.