Deep Dive: Screams Before Silence (2024)
Film Lens
Screams Before Silence is a documentary film led by Sheryl Sandberg that addresses the sexual violence committed by Hamas members during the October 7 attacks. It includes accounts from victims, such as Amit Soussana, who was abducted and sexually assaulted while held in Gaza. The film also features testimonies from ZAKA members and other witnesses regarding the atrocities that occurred during the Nova music festival massacre and other locations in Israel.
Directed by Anat Stalinsky, the film was shot in February 2024 and released on YouTube on April 26, 2024. It has faced criticism for its reliance on the New York Times article, Screams Without Words, and for using coerced interrogation videos. Despite this, it has received recognition, including a nomination for Best Short Documentary at the Ophir Awards in Israel.
Why Watch
- •See Amit Soussana's firsthand account of her abduction.
- •Find out about the Nova music festival massacre.
- •Watch testimonies from ZAKA members on sexual violence.
Did You Know
•The film was released on YouTube on April 26, 2024.
•Amit Soussana, a participant, was abducted to Gaza and freed in November 2023.
•Screams Before Silence was aired in Israel on May 5, 2024, on multiple channels.
•Donald Trump urged people to see the film in June 2024.
Perfect For
Survivor testimoniesMiddle East conflictDocumentary enthusiasts