Horror, Heroism, History and Hope
A powerful documentary about the events of October 7th, which will echo for all of us for the rest of this century.
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October 7th, 2023
A powerful documentary about the events of October 7th, which will echo for all of us for the rest of this century.
On Oct. 7, 2023, 3,000 Hamas, ISIS-like terrorists stormed across Israel’s internationally recognized border and systematically raped, murdered, mutilated, and burned alive over 1,200 men, women, and children, and kidnapped 242 others. This is the story of the horrors of Israel’s darkest day.
Episodes
Episode 01
The Horror
On Oct. 7, 2023, 3,000 Hamas, ISIS-like terrorists stormed across Israel’s internationally recognized border and systematically raped, murdered, mutilated, and burned alive over 1,200 men, women, and children, and kidnapped 242 others. This is the story of the horrors of Israel’s darkest day.
Episode 02
Heroism
October 7th represented a complete failure of the senior levels of the Israeli military and intelligence establishments. It was their darkest day. But incredibly Israel's citizens; its paramedics, police, individual soldiers and local farmers stepped into the gap and saved not only their families and neighbors, but the state of Israel. It was their finest hour.
Episode 03
Hysteria, Hatred and History
In the days after Hamas massacre there were demonstrations, not in Baghdad or Teheran, but in New York, London, Toronto and Paris - not calling for any cease fire, but in "solidarity" with the terrorists who had committed the worst atrocities against a religious minority since Isis and the worst slaughter of Jews since the Nazi Holocaust. This episode examines the misconceptions and outright lies that have been accepted as truth and reveals the real history of the Israeli - Palestinian conflict.
Episode 04
The Hope
Within this story of horror, heroism, hatred and missed opportunities for peace, exists a glimmer of hope for what might lay ahead once Hamas is eliminated as both a military and governing entity. It is not necessarily, or even likely to be a "Two State Solution" It may be an eight state solution!
Special 01
Hostage
On Oct. 7, 2023, 3,000 Hamas, ISIS-like terrorists stormed across Israel’s internationally recognized border and systematically raped, murdered, mutilated, and burned alive over 1,200 men, women, and children, and kidnapped 242 others. Hersh Goldberg Polin was one of them. His mother, Rachel, is fighting to bring him home.
Special 02
A Walk By Faith
Majed Al Shaef was born Muslim and raised to hate Israel and the Jews. At 18, he secretly converted to Christianity and was sentenced to death. Israel gave him back his life. After the Hamas massacre of October 7th, he came back to Israel to return the favor.
Special 03
Honor Thy Father
Noam Tibon is a grandfather. He’s also a retired Israeli Special Forces general. He didn’t know it, but on the morning of October 7, 2023, he was about to go to war once more, this time to save his children and grandchildren from the Hamas terrorists on their doorstep.
Creators
Dan Gordon
Hosted, written and directed by Dan Gordon, the award-winning screenwriter of Wyatt Earp (Kevin Costner), The Hurricane (Denzel Washington), and this year’s Irena’s Vow.
Credits
Written and Directed by: Dan Gordon
Executive Producers: Matt & Laurie Crouch
Produced by: Segev Shaw
Co-Executive Producer: Dan Gordon
Edited by: Nofar Volpo
Director of Photography: Orr Even Tov
Production Manager: Michael Shapochnic
1st Assistant Director: Boaz Pesenzon
Post Production Supervisor: Miki Shalom
Visual Research by: Hagit Ben Yaakov
Senior Content Producer: Ayelet A. Saban
Content Coordinator: Tsur Avigad
Senior Colorist: Steve Sebban, Colorvision
Sound Design and Mix: Shlomi Atias, Orca Studios
Featuring “Walk to Caesarea” performed by: Eden Kontesz, arranged by Sharon Farber
Production: Trinity Broadcasting Network