The assassination of a beloved Palestinian American activist in Southern California ignites a 40-year quest for justice, revealing the roots of a dangerous political movement that thrives today.

Activist, teacher, and poet Alex Odeh was a leading voice in his community, advocating in the media for peace and justice through dialogue and respect for all people. In October 1985, he was assassinated by a tripwire bomb placed in his office. Despite evidence and suspects identified at the time, no one has ever been held accountable for this horrible act of political violence.

Using archival footage and contemporary investigation, directors Jason Osder and William Lafi Youmans take us back to the time of Odeh’s murder and trace the extremist forces that may have been behind his death and the disturbing ramifications that remain today. With a gripping style and surprising revelations, Who Killed Alex Odeh? asks a question that has never been more relevant and in need of answering. — SS

This film contains mature content and may not be appropriate for all ages.

Available in person. Also available online for the public (January 29–February 1) and credentialed press and industry (January 28–February 1).