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Documentary 'Holding Liat' Explores Family's Rescue from Hamas

1/17/2026

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The Reel Schmooze discusses the documentary Holding Liat about an Israeli-American family's rescue effort after Hamas's October 7, 2023 attacks.
The film, produced by Darren Aronofsky, follows Liat Beinin Atzili and her husband Aviv after their capture at Kibbutz Nir Oz.
Liat Beinin Atzili is eventually freed.
The film also notes Liat's activism for a two-state solution and its Berlinale win and Oscar short-list.

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The Reel Schmooze discusses the documentary Holding Liat about an Israeli-American family's rescue effort after Hamas's October 7, 2023 attacks.
The film, produced by Darren Aronofsky, follows Liat Beinin Atzili and her husband Aviv after their capture at Kibbutz Nir Oz.
Liat Beinin Atzili is eventually freed.
The film also notes Liat's activism for a two-state solution and its Berlinale win and Oscar short-list.