A Tree of Life - The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

A documentary movie. On October 27th, 2018, a gunman opened fire inside a Pittsburgh synagogue, killing eleven people as they prayed, in what would become the deadliest antisemitic attack in American history. The film is a personal portrait of the survivors, victims and family members, who share their harrowing first-hand accounts of the impact of the shooting on the community. It's also shows a community in the aftermath of a violent attack, as they work to rebuild and heal. Despite core differences, they come together to determine what justice looks like and how to best move forward while honoring and learning from the past. The film sheds light on the collective trauma suffered by a tight-knit group and brings into sharp focus the hate-based rhetoric that surrounds many of the mass shootings today.