Location: Manhasset Cinemas, 430 Plandome RoadManhasset, NY, 11030

Documentary Screening & Talkback: Colleyville
A Dani Menkin Film

About The Film

Colleyville is the critically acclaimed new feature documentary that delves into the heart-pounding 11-hour 2022 hostage crisis that rocked the quiet Texas town of Colleyville, Texas.

On a seemingly ordinary Saturday morning, a terrorist stormed Congregation Beth Israel during a live-streamed service, taking a group of innocent worshippers hostage. Led by the courageous Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker, the hostages endured a harrowing ordeal that captured the world's attention.

From award-winning writer-director Dani Menkin (known for his acclaimed films "39 Pounds of Love," "On the Map," and "Aulcie"), Colleyville is a must-watch for those seeking a story of inspiration and resilience.

Through a combination of poignant storytelling, humor, and a hopeful ending, Colleyville provides a powerful and thought-provoking examination of human resilience in the face of adversity.

About The Program

For the 3rd anniversary commemorating the Colleyville hostage crisis, this program includes the 80-minute documentary film followed by a talkback featuring the award-winning writer-director Dani Menkin. Hostages from Colleyville, Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker and Jeff Cohen will be joining the Talkback via Zoom.

This gripping film and talkback offer an intimate and never-been-seen look at the hostages' bravery and the community's unwavering support, and explore the complexities of hate crimes, antisemitism, and the hostage crisis situation in a post-October 7th world.

The total running time for the program is 2 hours.

This program is in partnership with The Rededication Project (RDP), the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center (HMTC), and the On The Map Foundation.

Admission $18