We Will Dance Again

This documentary We Will Dance Again is powerful, impactful, sad, and moving. The testimonies of these poor, brave, innocent people are so compelling. What horrific situations they went through. A festival meant for music, peace, and love ended in the most horrific way. These survivors give hope. They are so resilient. Even with their trauma, they will heal, and they will dance again. A must-watch for everyone. Eye-opener. This documentary is so well done.

The cinematography is stunning, capturing both the beauty of the festival and the grim reality that unfolded. The filmmakers did an exceptional job of blending personal stories with broader reflections on grief, loss, and the power of community. This film transcends mere entertainment; it serves as a poignant reminder of our shared humanity and the strength found in solidarity. Each survivor's story is well narrated, allowing viewers to connect deeply with their traumatic experiences and emotions. Additionally, the incredible dedication of the crew shines through, as they carefully convey the depth of sorrow while reminding us of the enduring spirit of hope and resilience.

This is a documentary of real footage from the Nova Music Festival massacre on October 7, 2023. It includes video clips from survivors and actual footage from the Hamas terrorists.

It's difficult to watch. At first, none of the party goers took the rockets or gunfire that seriously. The Gazans have been attacking Israelis in one way or another for many years, either by knifings, car rammings, shootings, or rocket fire, thanks to the Pay for Slay program run by the PA which pays Gazans and their families to kill Jews. It took a while for anyone to realize that this was not just another attack - this was extremely serious!

Its main focus was on the Nova Music Festival. It was harrowing to see how thousands of young people - who were taken completely off guard at a music festival - had to run and fight for their lives. It showed Shani Louk's body in the back of the truck while the Gazans joyfully cheered and we don't know if she was alive or dead at that point. Thankfully it didn't show Naama Levy who had blood on the back of her pants and her Achilles tendons slit so she couldn't run. I really didn't want to see that again. It only briefly touched on the murders and kidnappings at the Kibbutzim.

It does go into how the survivors have coped this past year. It was a difficult, but important, watch. It's new and it's streaming on Paramount+ if anyone is interested in seeing it.

This is a historical film that is relevant to the worst attack in Israel's history. It's heartbreaking but it needs to be seen. If it can happen in Israel, it can happen anywhere. The courage these people possessed is nothing short of heroism. Not sure why this is getting so much hate, but I searched everywhere to watch it and it didn't disappoint. Some of the festival goers are still in Gaza. The war in the Middle East will never end and this is a testament to just how far Hamas will go to rid the world of everyone they hate. Who attacks a rave full of hippies? Raves are amazing and beyond peaceful.

I find this documentary to be quite biased, and I've viewed it multiple times, focusing on its production and content rather than the overarching theme. Here are a few points that stood out to me: How were the phones and batteries able to last throughout the night without issue?

Why were the survivors the only ones found? Wouldn't it make sense for searches to have been conducted in the massive container bins and other areas?

The film seemed to perfectly represent every demographic, from the LGBTQ+ community to single mothers to ideal couples, which feels contrived.

It raises questions that the military base appeared to be completely empty.

I want to clarify that I'm not being disrespectful toward the lives that were lost. Instead, I believe these factors are crucial to consider when consuming any produced content today. It's easy to want to trust what we see and hear, but we must remain critical of the media presented to us.

Ultimately, the stark reality is that people continue to suffer and die. The focus should be on stopping the wars and supporting families affected, both Jewish and Muslim, rather than promoting content that may lack factual integrity.

My condolences go out to all families affected, and I pray for an end to this conflict.

It is one of the most haunting yet essential documentaries I've seen in a long time. It doesn't just tell the story of the brutal massacre it really puts you in the shoes of the survivors, the families, and the community that was shattered by the terror of October 7.

The way the documentary handles the trauma especially the horrifying accounts of violence against women is raw. It's not sensationalized, but it is disturbing, as it should be. These stories need to be told, and this film does so with courage and clarity.

I walked away with tears, anger, but also deep respect for the resilience of the people and the message of defiance in the face of hate: "We will dance again."

Please watch it, even if it's hard. Especially because it's hard.