Who Killed Alex Odeh?

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Who Killed Alex Odeh?

2026

1h 24m

Crime

Documentary

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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.

Robert Daniels

RogerEbert.com

6d

While "Who Killed Alex Odeh?" is certainly an imperative subject, one whose reverberations still have meaning, that significance is so undercut by the rote filmmaking that flattens the human at its center.

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Sean P. Means

The Movie Cricket

1d

3.5/4

Order and Youmans carefully work through Sheen’s reporting, the steps he took to confirm the identities of the men believed to have been responsible for Odeh’s death.

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Nadia Dalimonte

Next Best Picture

4d

8/10

Despite the structure and overall approach of "Who Killed Alex Odeh?," the heartbreaking experiences of this family persevere, echoing a reverberating strength to continue the fight for justice.

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

Jan 26

4/5

These are the seeds of hatred and their fruits are flourishing, which should enrage anyone who comes to realize it.

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Jason Osder

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William Lafi Youmans

Director

Dawne Langford

Producer

William Lafi Youmans

Producer

Jason Osder

Producer

Daniel J. Chalfen

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Synopsis

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.

Director: Jason Osder, William Lafi Youmans
Producer: Dawne Langford, William Lafi Youmans, Jason Osder, Daniel J. Chalfen
Production Co: Parked Bus Productions, Naked Edge Films
Genre: Crime, Documentary
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 24m