Colleyville.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Menkin, Dani, director.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cytron-Walker, Charlie, 1975-.

Cytron-Walker, Charlie.

Political kidnapping--Texas--Colleyville--History--21st century.

Political kidnapping.

Antisemitism--Texas--Colleyville--History--21st century.

Antisemitism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 video file (01:20:13)) : sound, color

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : Good Docs, 2024.

Language Note:

Closed-captions in English.

Summary:

Colleyville is a powerful feature documentary that takes viewers inside the harrowing 11-hour hostage crisis at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. Through never-before-seen footage and exclusive interviews, the film offers a gripping account of survival, courage, and resilience under unimaginable pressure. At its heart is Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker, whose calm leadership and interfaith values helped save lives and inspire millions. More than a true-crime thriller, Colleyville explores the human experience behind a national news event. It highlights the strength of Jewish communities, the power of faith, and the importance of allyship in the fight against rising antisemitism. The film also examines how empathy, training, and interfaith relationships played a crucial role in the hostage's survival and the community's healing. Winner of multiple awards including the Wilbur Award for excellence in storytelling that promotes religious and social understanding, Colleyville is a timely and emotionally resonant tool for education and discussion. It is suitable for high school and college audiences, and ideal for classrooms, interfaith groups, and security training programs. The film sparks important conversations about identity, hate, faith, and what it means to stand up for one another — even in the darkest of times.

Participant:

Director, Dani Menkin.

Notes:

Description based on XML content.

ISBN:

9798348863098

OCLC:

1584442672

Publisher Number:

302675