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On January 15, 2022, a quiet Saturday morning at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, turned into a gripping 11-hour hostage crisis. Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker and three others were held captive as the synagogue’s live stream continued, drawing over 4,000 viewers. With global media coverage, more than 200 law enforcement officers, 70 FBI negotiators, and messages from leaders like President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, the unfolding events felt like a real-life thriller. Using phone recordings, livestream footage, and firsthand accounts, this film captures the tension and courage of that day—ultimately revealing how light can emerge in even the darkest of times.
- Year2024
- Runtime80 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryIsrael, United States
- DirectorDani Menkin
On January 15, 2022, a quiet Saturday morning at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, turned into a gripping 11-hour hostage crisis. Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker and three others were held captive as the synagogue’s live stream continued, drawing over 4,000 viewers. With global media coverage, more than 200 law enforcement officers, 70 FBI negotiators, and messages from leaders like President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, the unfolding events felt like a real-life thriller. Using phone recordings, livestream footage, and firsthand accounts, this film captures the tension and courage of that day—ultimately revealing how light can emerge in even the darkest of times.
- Year2024
- Runtime80 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryIsrael, United States
- DirectorDani Menkin