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"October 8" is a powerful and essential documentary that explores the alarming rise of antisemitism in today's world. Through real stories and expert insights, it delivers a deeply moving and thought-provoking narrative.

What sets this film apart is its balanced storytelling. Rather than sensationalizing, it presents firsthand accounts that highlight the real impact of hatred and intolerance. The cinematography is striking, and the storytelling is both clear and compelling, making complex issues accessible.

More than just a documentary, October 8 is a call to action. In a time when bigotry continues to resurface globally, this film serves as a vital reminder of the dangers of complacency. It challenges viewers to reflect, learn, and take a stand.

If you watch one documentary this year, make it October 8. It will inform, inspire, and leave a lasting impact.

I am a 70s film buff easily seeing more than 1000 movies from the 1970s, so was excited to see this one that I seemed to miss. Came highly regarded and saw Ebert gave it 4 out of 4. But it's a snoozefest. Yes, I get it, the acting is good but very little happens. Maybe back in the day it was interesting, notably, Ebert's review as written in 1972 and he says this: "There is a new kind of movie emerging in the 1970s that considers, with almost frightening perceptiveness, the ways people really behave toward each other." Ebert also adds: "Bleak Moments (the title is awfully apt) is not entertaining in any conventional way. This is not to say for a moment that it is boring or difficult to watch; on the contrary, it is impossible not to watch." 50 years later this movie is too dated and now just a pure bore.