A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting
“On a path towards healing.”
Synopsis
On October 27th, 2018, a gunman opened fire inside a Pittsburgh synagogue, killing eleven people as they prayed, in what would become the deadliest antisemitic attack in American history. This documentary is a deeply personal portrait of the survivors, victims and family members, who share their harrowing first-hand accounts of the impact of the shooting on the community.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-10-12
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Carol Black
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Dr. Joseph Charny
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Anthony Fienberg
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Audrey Glickman
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Daniel Leger
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Hannibal Lokumbe
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Wasi Mohamed
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Rabbi Jeffrey Myers
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Brad Orsini
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Rabbi Jonathan Perlman
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Michele Rosenthal
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Diane Rosenthal
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Augie Siriano
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Ellen Surloff
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Andrea Wedner
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Stephen Weiss
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Barry Werber
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 26, 2022
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Trish Adlesic
- Screenplay & Story
- Trish Adlesic, Eric Schuman
- Original Score
- Amelia Allen, Laura Karpman
- Original Title
- A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Ruby River Productions, Incognegro Productions, St. Marks Productions, HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Trish Adlesic
Trish Adlesic, Eric Schuman
Amelia Allen, Laura Karpman
Derek Howard
Lorena Luciano, Eric Schuman
Michael Keaton, Billy Porter, Mark Cuban, Susan Margolin, D.J. Gugenheim
Department Leadership Roster
Trish Adlesic
Director
Susan Margolin
Producer
Amelia Allen
Original Music Composer
Laura Karpman
Original Music Composer
Derek Howard
Director of Photography
Lorena Luciano
Editor
Eric Schuman
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting about?
On October 27th, 2018, a gunman opened fire inside a Pittsburgh synagogue, killing eleven people as they prayed, in what would become the deadliest antisemitic attack in American history. This documentary is a deeply personal portrait of the survivors, victims and family members, who share their harrowing first-hand accounts of the impact of the shooting on the community.
Who directed A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting?
A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting was directed by Trish Adlesic.
Who stars in A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting?
The principal cast of A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting includes Carol Black, Dr. Joseph Charny, Anthony Fienberg, Audrey Glickman, Daniel Leger.
When was A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting released and how long is it?
A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting was composed by Amelia Allen, Laura Karpman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting?
A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).