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HelloEvie t1_iu30hlo wrote
Such a heartbreaking day. I haven’t watched the documentary yet- looks like it was well done; our community is beautiful. still, I know it will be tough. 15 seconds into the trailer and I’m a mess.
sircaseyjames t1_iu45k6b wrote
I'm sure it could be well done, but still why would you create a documentary about an event like this? What's the point?
HelloEvie t1_iu469a9 wrote
In your opinion, what makes this different from other events and tragedies that documentaries are made about? Just curious.
sircaseyjames t1_iu4llcb wrote
Kinda echoing my other reply. I just don't really see what is to be taken away from a documentary on an event like this other than re-opening an old wound. I don't like when media gives these assholes any more attention. Not always, but often I see films like these as Hollywood just using material to make a new film and nothing else. If the document focuses on the victims and their families than great, I hope it does.
To answer your question more directly take for instance a documentary about 9/11. To me there was a lot that went wrong that led up to that that. There were a lot of unspoken heroes and individuals who made sacrifices to save lives. And ultimately it lead to a war for years in the middle east that changed the course of history. There is a lot to be learned and taken away from a documentary like that. Many things you might not have otherwise known. We can learn where we messed up and maybe how to better prevent that from ever happening again, and we have.
Maybe I'm wrong, but for a documentary on a shooting like this, imho there just really isn't. It'll just retell a sad story of an unfortunate event due to a sick individual.
Tight_Departure_2983 t1_iu65dzk wrote
It's more than a sick individual, it's centuries of antisemitism and a right-wing media sphere that hardly pushes back on it's violent fringe. There's a lot to cover and it's useful to do so.
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FlshTuxedoPinkTrpedo t1_iu46lyl wrote
Yeah, documenting historical events is a silly thought.
sircaseyjames t1_iu4b76j wrote
Is this really that "historical" though? Don't mistake that with me saying it shouldn't be remembered, especially the victims and their families. It was horrible event by a sick individual and that was that. I just don't really see what is to be taken away or learned from this.
Idk maybe it has good intentions, but sometimes I just see Hollywood anymore tryna make a story and buck of anything. Sometimes before the dust even settles. Don't need a film made about every tragedy that happened.
ollieoxblood t1_iu4skm2 wrote
It was the deadliest anti-semitic terrorist attack in American history. What about that isn't historical?
And that's to say nothing of the rise of neo-fascism and white nationalist radicalization that led up to it and now has mainstream support.
lumentec OP t1_iu5ikfl wrote
I understand why you'd think this is distasteful, but everyone in the film participated voluntarily and there were no reenactments. The people in the film may just want to tell their stories, and those watching it are likely to better understand the timeline of the events. It's really no different than a news article with video - it's just longer.
It's important to remember this event so we don't forget that violent antisemitism is a modern issue as well. Other hate-motivated shootings such as Buffalo are further evidence that white nationalism requires monitoring.
I think there is some value in remembering the people who were killed, as well.
Edit: Also, you refer to the documentary as being related to "Hollywood" in another comment. There are no actors in it. It's just long-form video journalism.
hoppiness91 t1_iu4a8yo wrote
Dr. Jerry was the most compassionate doctor i have ever met. May his memory be a blessing.
James19991 t1_iu69v1j wrote
An uncle of mine had him as his PCP. He always spoke the praises about Dr. Rabinowitz.
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TOBPrincess t1_iu449zv wrote
I may have to get HBO for a month if this won't be available otherwise.
lumentec OP t1_iu2own4 wrote
May all the friends and family of those killed find peace. Rest in peace, Dr. Jerry Rabinowitz. You saved my mother's life.