October 8 is a documentary that examines the increase of anti-Semitism within the United States following the events of October 7. The film focuses on how these sentiments manifested on social media, in city streets, and across college campuses. It explores the influence of foreign propaganda from nations such as Russia, China, and Iran, while analyzing how anti-Zionism has evolved into a form of anti-Semitism and how groups supporting Hamas infiltrated American culture.
The film was directed by Wendy Sachs, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Inbal B. Lessner. Produced by Menemsha Films, the project features a variety of contributors, including political figures such as Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Representative Ritchie Torres, as well as Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, Bari Weiss, and Mosab Yousef. The cast also includes Debra Messing, Michael Rapaport, Sheryl Sandberg, and Noa Tishby appearing as themselves.
Released in March 2025, the 100-minute production earned 1 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is divided across platforms. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 4.5/10 based on 18,000 votes, while on TMDB it has a higher rating of 6.1/10 from 17 votes.
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