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Documentary Highlights Family's Fight for Hamas Hostage

2/16/2025

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Tom Shoval's poignant documentary, *A Letter to David*, made its debut at the Berlinale, shedding light on David Cunio, a hostage captured by Hamas on October 7, 2023. Through intimate footage and heartfelt interviews, the film captures the deep connections within David's family, aiming to spark awareness and inspire efforts for his and his brother Ariel's release.

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Tom Shoval's poignant documentary, *A Letter to David*, made its debut at the Berlinale, shedding light on David Cunio, a hostage captured by Hamas on October 7, 2023. Through intimate footage and heartfelt interviews, the film captures the deep connections within David's family, aiming to spark awareness and inspire efforts for his and his brother Ariel's release.