COLLEYVILLE
Film poster for "Colleyville."  Four people embrace each other.
COLLEYVILLE
Film poster for "Colleyville."  Four people embrace each other.
An inspiring true-crime documentary capturing an 11-hour synagogue hostage crisis and the courageous stand against antisemitism and hate

COLLEYVILLE

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BEST DOCUMENTARY - Wilbur Awards | BEST DOCUMENTARY - Charlotte Jewish Film Festival

Rising Antisemitism and Hate CrimesInterfaith Unity and Allyship Courage Under PressureEmpowerment Through PreparednessTrauma, Healing, and Community ResponseHope and Humanity in the Face of Extremism


Date of Completion: 2024 | Run Time: 80 minutes | Language: English | Captions: Yes | Includes: Transcript | Director, Producer & Writer: Dani Menkin

COLLEYVILLE is a powerful feature documentary that takes viewers inside the harrowing 11-hour hostage crisis at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. Through never-before-seen footage and exclusive interviews, the film offers a gripping account of survival, courage, and resilience under unimaginable pressure. At its heart is Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker, whose calm leadership and interfaith values helped save lives and inspire millions.

More than a true-crime thriller, COLLEYVILLE explores the human experience behind a national news event. It highlights the strength of Jewish communities, the power of faith, and the importance of allyship in the fight against rising antisemitism. The film also examines how empathy, training, and interfaith relationships played a crucial role in the hostage's survival and the community's healing.

Winner of multiple awards including the Wilbur Award for excellence in storytelling that promotes religious and social understanding, COLLEYVILLE is a timely and emotionally resonant tool for education and discussion. It is suitable for high school and college audiences, and ideal for classrooms, interfaith groups, and security training programs.

The film sparks important conversations about identity, hate, faith, and what it means to stand up for one another — even in the darkest of times.

The Forward
“A high-octane thriller.”


The Jewish Journal
“Colleyville keeps you on the edge of your seat.”


Texas Jewish Post
“Excellent made.”