Private Advance Screening
Awakening – The Fight for Israel’s Democracy
Leaders of Israel’s massive pro-democracy protest movement navigate the political turmoil before and after the October 7 attacks as the country heads towards a pivotal 2026 election.
Awakening – The Fight for Israel’s Democracy
Private Advance Screening: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Awakening – The Fight for Israel’s Democracy follows the revival of Israel’s liberal-democratic movement through one of the most turbulent periods in the country’s history. Beginning with the mass protests against the government’s judicial overhaul, the film follows activists, citizens and leaders as they confront the October 7 attack, the Gaza war, the hostage crisis, and the erosion of democratic institutions. Filmed over more than three years, it captures a society struggling to defend its democracy while fighting for its future.
Screening followed by Q+A with producer Yuval Lion and moderated by Natan Guttman, US Correspondent for Israel Kan 11.
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- Dir. Noam Pinchas | Israel | 2026
- Documentary | 100 min
- Hebrew and English w/ English subtitles