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The October 7 pogrom in Israel was the worst massacre of Jews since the days of the Holocaust, yet rather than rally to the victim’s side with empathy and compassion, the international community has, confoundingly, exploded with Jew-hatred.
Tragic Awakening: A New Look at the Oldest Hatred is therefore a profound and timely documentary that delves deeply into the roots of antisemitism and provides sobering revelations about the world’s oldest hatred. Where does such unbridled hatred come from, and can it be harnessed into a force for good? Tragic Awakening answers these and so many other questions with unvarnished candor.
Rawan Osman is a Syrian-Lebanese/German activist advocating peace with Israel. She served on the PeaceComms executive committee, speaks for SharakaNGO, and studies Islamic and Jewish Studies at Heidelberg University. Osman founded ArabsAsk and chairs PostOctober7 e. V., documenting persecution of pro-Israel Arab activists and organizing Abraham Accords speaking tours.
Michal Cotler-Wunsh, LL.B, LL.M, is Israel’s Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism and a Senior Policy & Strategy Advisor. A former Knesset member, she chaired key committees and co-founded the Inter-parliamentary Task Force to Combat Online Antisemitism. She lives in Ra’anana with her husband and four children.
Wayne Kopping is an acclaimed documentary filmmaker known for his award-winning films like “Obsession” and “Israel Inside.” His work, broadcast on networks like CNN and Fox News, has significantly impacted public discourse. He is recognized for his dedication to uncovering the truth through compelling storytelling.
Raphael Shore is an acclaimed filmmaker, human rights activist, and lifelong educator. As founder of OpenDor Media and the Clarion Project, Shore has played a pivotal role in shaping public discourse around antisemitism, radical Islam and Jewish identity, his films have been viewed over 150 million times to date.
Shalom Schwartz, founder of The Aseret Movement, worked as the Director of Aish Toronto for 10 years before making aliyah. He produced the film “Relentless” and led programs for Russian Jews in Israel. He lives in Jerusalem with his wife, seven children, and 28 grandchildren.
Doug Weiser is the Media Production and Business Development lead at Reimagine Well, LLC. A University of Miami law graduate, he developed the Grand Bay Resort and The Ritz-Carlton in Key Biscayne. Doug co-wrote and produced four independent films, is a member of SAG and WGA, serves on the Aspen Film Board, and was a volunteer firefighter.
