In the weeks unfolding after Liat Beinin Atzili is kidnapped on October 7, her Israel-American father resists efforts to use her captivity to justify escalating violence in Gaza, exposing political and emotional rifts within his family as they struggle to find a way to bring her home.

“Affecting… quietly but forcefully recognizes that the conflict cannot continue.” (The New York Times)

“One of the best movies of the year.” (The Washington Post)

“Profoundly revealing.” (Screen International)

“Powerful and complex.” (The Guardian)

“Politically potent and emotionally gripping… Brandon Kramer does an impressive job revealing the personal and geopolitical aspects of a heartbreaking true story.” (The Hollywood Reporter)

Sunday, February 8
Doors 12:15 pm | Movie 12:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Tickets HERE

HOLDING LIAT (Brandon Kramer | 2025 | 97 mins) After Liat Beinin Atzili is kidnapped on October 7th, her Israeli-American family faces their own conflicting perspectives to fight for her release and the future of the places they call home.

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