Five Must-See Films to Remember October 7

Hollywood, Inc.’s response to the October 7 attacks has been disappointing. And that’s being kind.

Yes, some stars initially spoke out about the Hamas atrocities, but that activism quickly shrank until you could name-check those who kept speaking up for the remaining hostages.

Debra Messing. Michael Rapaport. John Ondrasik. Patricia Heaton. David Schwimmer.

Oct 7th 2025 – Make Your Choice. ️ pic.twitter.com/0iXLM7eQFK

— John Ondrasik (@johnondrasik) October 7, 2025

If we’ve missed a few names, it’s notable that the list remains embarrassingly small. A far larger number launched a boycott against Israel-based productions in recent weeks.

Now, Paramount+ is sharing a new series dedicated to the attacks. “Red Alert,” available now on the platform, is a four-part scripted look at that awful day.

HBO Max honors the two-year anniversary of Oct. 7 with “One Day in October,” a limited anthology series tied to the monstrous assault.

It’s about time major streaming platforms shared these perspectives.

Still, the shows were preceded by powerful documentaries that captured key angles of Oct. 7 and its aftermath. All are essential viewing given the sorry state of the world, but the attacks’ second anniversary makes viewing them today all the more powerful.

Some were aggressively ignored by film critics, Legacy Media outlets or both. All offer a powerful way to remember what took place and, hopefully, make sure another Oct. 7 never happens again.

“Screams Before Silence”

Former Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg rushed out of the gate to showcase first-person stories from Oct. 7. The hour-long documentary is a difficult watch, but it’s the best example of filmmakers detailing the vile sexual nature of Hamas’ slaughter campaign.

“Torn”

This fascinating film looks at the ghouls who tore down posters of Israeli hostages. But are they as monstrous as we initially thought? The documentary asks hard questions about their motivations, shedding new light on the matter.

The narrative explores complicated issues tied to media representation, free speech and much more. The HiT ‘cast interviewed “Torn” director Nim Shapira about the project.

“Torn” may not change your mind about those eager to destroy posters of little kids in harm’s way. The film’s somewhat balanced approach is still the best choice given the circumstances.

“October 8”

Author/filmmaker Wendy Sachs delivers the best film of this depressing sub-genre, one capturing how antisemitism exploded immediately after the Oct. 7 attacks. Yes, the very next day.

That in and of itself seems almost too cruel to process, but Sachs brings all the necessary receipts.

Said receipts should shame campus radicals essentially marching for the Hamas cause. Sachs shows enormous restraint in making “October 8” as apolitical as possible. Reality suggests otherwise.

“The Road Between Us”

Retired Israeli general Noam Tibon rushed to his family’s side when he learned they were hiding during the worst of the Hamas invasion. Getting to his son’s kibbutz was no small feat, a journey captured in this tense film.

What Tibon encountered along the way showed not just the immense challenges he faced but how Israeli culture values life even in the worst of circumstances. The film plays out like a thriller, as Tibon recalls every agonizing step in his journey.

“Frontline Warriors”

Perhaps the most shocking stateside fallout from Oct. 7 was watching college students rage against their Jewish peers. “Frontline Warriors” follows three Jewish students who rebelled against that stunning bigotry.

Legacy Media outlets have downplayed or ignored the abject hate on display. “Frontline Warriors” lets those who faced hostility have their say. Kudos to Shabbos Kestenbaum, Eden Yadegar and Eli Tsives for standing up to their fellow students. Let’s hope their foes look back at their actions one day with a profound sense of shame.

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