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October 8
October 8

From Executive Producer Debra Messing and Director Wendy Sachs, OCTOBER H8TE is a documentary about the explosion of anti-Semitism on college campuses, on social media and in the streets of America in the aftermath of October 7th.

USA | 2024 | Documentary | 100 mins.

Ways to Participate

Live Screenings

Throughout each series, the Simma and Michael Stein Des Moines Jewish Film Series hosts a variety of free in person films and dynamic programming. 

Online Screenings

Staring in the 2025-2026 season, the Simma and Michael Stein Des Moines Jewish Film Series will host free online films. 

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Building community through Jewish programming

In honor of Simma, in 2022 Michael created the Simma and Michael Stein Des Moines Jewish Film Series.  The primary goal is to build community through the screening and discussion of Jewish life in partnership with local organizations and cinemas.