Worldwide Premiere of Spanish Documentary on October 7 Tragedy

A powerful new Spanish-language documentary detailing the Hamas-led massacre of October 7, 2023, has premiered in Los Angeles, shedding light on the harrowing experiences of Latino immigrants who were among the victims.

The four-part series, "7/O: Testigos del Terror" ("10/7: Witnesses of Terror"), offers an intimate look at the worst single-day attack on Jews since the Holocaust. It focuses on Spanish-speaking residents of southern Israel many of them immigrants from Latin America who were caught in the attack on farming communities and the Nova music festival.

Each 30-minute episode, presented in Spanish with English subtitles, combines survivor testimonies, firsthand footage, and a historical perspective on Latin American immigration to Israel.

"The immigrant story is rarely told, and this film brings it to the forefront," said Leah Soibel, founder and CEO of Fuente Latina, the Miami-based organization that produced the film.

Notably, the documentary was created by a non-Jewish production team, yet it has resonated deeply with both Jewish and non-Jewish audiences.

Filmed on location in the devastated communities of southern Israel, the series includes interviews with numerous survivors, including members of the Bibas family, an Argentine-Peruvian family whose abduction and subsequent murder by Hamas shocked the world.

After a private screening in California, the filmmakers are in discussions with major streaming platforms in the U.S. and Latin America to ensure widespread distribution. They are also working to secure screenings at international film festivals, aiming to use the documentary as an educational tool.

"The pursuit of truth and justice requires us to break the silence, despite the pain," said Argentine-Israeli survivor Guido Kohan during a post-screening discussion. "We cannot allow history to be erased or denied."

The $600,000 project was financed by Fuente Latina, with support from U.S. foundations and philanthropists. Soibel emphasized the importance of reaching Latino audiences, who make up 20% of the U.S. population and are a prime target for disinformation on social media.

"Latino survivors of the Hamas massacre tell their story for those who no longer can," she said. "This film must reach a wide audience to ensure their voices are heard."

With 59 hostages still held in Gaza and the memory of the attack still raw, "7/O: Testigos del Terror" stands as a testament to the resilience of those who survived and a reminder of the horrors inflicted on October 7.

Israel remains committed to honoring the memory of the victims and bringing home the hostages. Share this article or subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed.