Blind Spot Movie

Jewish students are fighting a modern-day civil rights battle - too often alone. Blind Spot is the first film to expose campus antisemitism before and after October 7 - a powerful wake-up call told through the voices of those living this reality. 🎬 Watch the trailer now.

We're excited to announce that Dion Pierre, the Campus Correspondent for The Algemeiner will be joining our panel alongside Blind Spot's Executive Producer Leonard Gold at the upcoming screening of Blind Spot in Richmond, VA! Join us on Monday, March 23rd at 6:00 PM at the Weinstein JCC in Richmond for a special screening of Blind Spot, the only current film exclusively devoted to campus antisemitism, showing the problem both before and after 10/7 – and what can be done about it. Independently produced and beholden to nothing but the truth and nobody but the students, Blind Spot takes a raw look at campus antisemitism through the eyes of more than two dozen 20-year-olds directly impacted by it, showing the toll it took on them, some of those responsible for it, and many who helped and supported them. Blind Spot's stars are undergraduates who refused to hide their identities in the face of unchecked antisemitism and the evil of indifference that fostered it, and who instead spoke out against it, at great risk to themselves. Nearly 30 schools across America are represented in Blind Spot, including 13 where filming occurred or whose students were interviewed, and 16 additional schools which are shown or mentioned. And, long before the release of the new Henry Louis Gates film, Blind Spot examined the shared history of discrimination suffered by blacks and Jews, and shared efforts to fight it. Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with the film’s Executive Producer, Leonard Gold and Dion Pierre, the Campus Correspondent for The Algemeiner. This is a one-time, free community screening — we hope you’ll join us.

In 2022, at the University of Vermont, pervasive antisemitism harmed Jewish students through incidents ranging from faculty docking grades to vandalism of the campus Hillel to exclusion of Jewish students from a sexual assault victims support group. The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, working with Jewish on Campus, filed a Title VI civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, which opened an investigation that, for the first time, applied the IHRA definition of antisemitism by signalling that shunning, harassment, or exclusion of Jewish students under the guise of anti-Zionism will be treated as a serious civil rights issue. Ken Marcus of the Brandeis Center called this a "big victory." As Dion Pierre, campus correspondent for The Algemeiner, reported: "There's a real vitriol involved here that just goes beyond the boundaries of free speech."

Join us on Monday, March 23rd at 6:00 PM at the Weinstein JCC in Richmond for a special screening of Blind Spot, the only current film exclusively devoted to campus antisemitism, showing the problem both before and after 10/7 – and what can be done about it. Independently produced and beholden to nothing but the truth and nobody but the students, Blind Spot takes a raw look at campus antisemitism through the eyes of more than two dozen 20-year-olds directly impacted by it, showing the toll it took on them, some of those responsible for it, and many who helped and supported them. Blind Spot's stars are undergraduates who refused to hide their identities in the face of unchecked antisemitism and the evil of indifference that fostered it, and who instead spoke out against it, at great risk to themselves. Nearly 30 schools across America are represented in Blind Spot, including 13 where filming occurred or whose students were interviewed, and 16 additional schools which are shown or mentioned. And, long before the release of the new Henry Louis Gates film, Blind Spot examined the shared history of discrimination suffered by blacks and Jews, and shared efforts to fight it. Following the screening, the re will be a Q&A with the film’s Executive Producer, Leonard Gold. This is a one-time, free community screening — we hope you’ll join us.

Sports entrepreneur and Jewish activist Ari Ackerman speaks at a protest organized by EndJewHatred outside the City University of New York (CUNY), condemning a pervasive climate of antisemitism on campus, fostered by administrators and faculty. Jewish students should never have to hide their identity to feel safe at school. Enough is enough.

Blind Spot wins the prestigious 2026 Award of Excellence from the Religion Communicators Council in the Audio-Visual > Full Length Category.

Join us on Monday, March 23rd at 6:00 PM at the Weinstein JCC in Richmond for a special screening of Blind Spot, the only current film exclusively devoted to campus antisemitism, showing the problem both before and after 10/7 – and what can be done about it. Independently produced and beholden to nothing but the truth and nobody but the students, Blind Spot takes a raw look at campus antisemitism through the eyes of more than two dozen 20-year-olds directly impacted by it, showing the toll it took on them, some of those responsible for it, and many who helped and supported them. Blind Spot's stars are undergraduates who refused to hide their identities in the face of unchecked antisemitism and the evil of indifference that fostered it, and who instead spoke out against it, at great risk to themselves. Nearly 30 schools across America are represented in Blind Spot, including 13 where filming occurred or whose students were interviewed, and 16 additional schools which are shown or mentioned. And, long before the release of the new Henry Louis Gates film, Blind Spot examined the shared history of discrimination suffered by blacks and Jews, and shared efforts to fight it. Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with the film’s Executive Producer, Leonard Gold. This is a one-time, free community screening — we hope you’ll join us.

We were proud to feature Sabrina Soffer’s fight for accountability at George Washington University in Blind Spot, and to see her and Carly Gammill testify in Washington, DC before the United States Commission on Civil Rights on February 19 and 20, 2026. Their courage and determination embody the film’s mission to give voice to the violation of Jewish students' civil rights and vigorously advocate for those students' protection and the enforcement of their rights.

Grateful for a powerful evening at @SinaiTemple for the screening of Blind Spot on January 21, 2026. Thank you to Rabbi Erez Sherman, Alissa Bernstein, and Bali Lavine for your meaningful insights and leadership during the Q&A, and to everyone who came out to engage in this important conversation. We are gratified by the opportunity to enable audiences to learn, be inspired to become leaders, and support Jewish students.

This testimony on the violation of the civil rights of Jewish students on college campuses was delivered before the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights on February 19 and 20, 2026. These speakers - all of whom were involved in the production of Blind Spot - describe what unfolded on American campuses in the aftermath of October 7th, including demonstrations that rationalized and glorified violence; harassment and exclusion of Jewish students; and indifference towards and denial of the civil rights of Jewish students by schools and courts. The testimony describes the invocation of academic freedom to justify discrimination against Jews, the failure to recognize academic responsibility, and the blind spot towards the obligation to protect Jews from attack based on their inextricable connection to their ancient homeland. Blind Spot continues to document the conversation about antisemitism on campus and the efforts to fight it.

When we set out to document campus antisemitism before and after October 7, we wanted to center the lived experiences of Jewish students — their courage, their dignity, and their refusal to stay silent in the face of discrimination, harassment, and hate - at great risk to themselves. What moved us deeply in this piece is the reminder that our story is not only about fighting back — it’s about who we are and want to be, not just what we are forced to be; an aspiration to thrive and contribute rather than to have to defend ourselves. And the moment in the film about Louis Armstrong and the Karnofsky family is there to remind us that, even in times of rising Jew-hatred, there is also Jew-love. There is generosity. And there is a shared American story. Jewish students shouldn’t have to become activists just to feel safe on campus. They want to build, create, lead, and contribute — just like generations before them. All they want is the unfettered opportunity to do so, as promised by American laws and values, on an equal footing with all others.

Blind Spot’s executive producer, Leonard Gold, delivered a statement at the US Commission on Civil Rights’ 2/20/26 Public Comment Session on Antisemitism on America's College and University Campuses. He noted that, despite the elimination of encampments, the underlying hatred which gave rise to them is alive and well, and could explode again at any time. He also pointed out that, while schools often invoke academic freedom to justify their indifference to antisemitism, they fail to recognize freedom’s inseparable partner, responsibility, and he offered examples of what academic responsibility should look like. He closed by informing the Commission of Blind Spot’s reminder that Jews have overcome many greater challenges than this, and of the film’s imploration for us to have the strength and courage to overcome this too.

Blake Ziegler talks about being part of a tiny Jewish student community at Notre Dame, where he didn't encounter much of the animosity towards Israel which is common at so many other schools, but did encounter classic antisemitic tropes, e.g. beliefs that the Jews killed Jesus, and was able to engage in civil conversation about it by explaining why ideas like that are antisemitic and have led to prejudice and physical violence against Jews for centuries. He explains that this is what they were trying to have at Notre Dame, i.e. educational moments where people are taught that certain ideas are antisemitic and offered examples of how such beliefs have led to actual harm against the Jewish people.

Tulane student leader Ben Bernstein meets with Arnie Fielkow to discuss Ben's movement to include antisemitism education and awareness as part of the university's campus-wide DEI initiatives. Ben explains how the effort brought together a broad coalition, with endorsements from 20+ student groups, including the Black Student Union, Gender and Sexuality Advisory Council, and nearly every Greek organization on campus. Arnie Fielkow, CEO and President of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans, underscores the importance of not only educating people about this problem but also of Jewish students partnering with other groups, particularly African American and other minority groups that also face hatred and discrimination, noting that American history has taught us that we are much stronger (and can accomplish much more) together.

Notre Dame University student Blake Ziegler, who is Jewish, shares that his great-grandparents were the Karnofskys, the Jewish immigrant family from Lithuania who took a young Louis Armstrong into their home, employed him to work in their trash collection and junkyard business, and gave him the down payment to buy his first cornet - which he played to let people know that the junkyard buggy was coming to collect the trash. Armstrong never forgot that kindness. He wore a Star of David at all of his performances to pay homage to the Karnofsky family and show his connection to the Jewish community, and periodically spoke about the Karnofskys and his recognition that the African American and Jewish communities have a shared history of discrimination and harassment.

Carly Gammill of StandWithUs explains how Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is used to protect Jewish students on college campuses. Title VI prohibits recipients of federal funding from discriminating on the basis of race, color, or national origin, and the Department of Education has long interpreted “national origin” to include shared ancestry and ethnicity, thus extending protection to groups such as Jews, Sikhs, and Muslims. Title VI allows the federal government to withhold federal funding to fight discrimination, thereby making it an important tool for protecting members of these groups. Carly discusses how this protection has become especially relevant as campus activism (such as the BDS campaign) has frequently crossed the line from political expression into discrimination against Jewish students and disruption of Jewish student events — and why Title VI is an important tool for empowering students to assert their rights.

Join us at the Los Angeles Blind Spot premiere on Wednesday, January 21st at 6:30pm at Sinai Temple. Blind Spot - the critically acclaimed documentary examining the threat to Jewish life on college campuses, and what can be done about it. Following the screening, we’ll hear from Bali Lavine, a recent Tulane graduate and former President of Students Supporting Israel (SSI) at Tulane, and SSI's 2024 Activist of the Year, as part of the post-screening panel moderated by Rabbi Erez Sherman. Bali will share her firsthand experience navigating classrooms where Jewish pain, sexual violence, and the humanity of Israeli hostages were dismissed by a Tulane professor as being too polarizing to acknowledge. Her story is one of moral clarity, resilience, and choosing to be loud in spaces that would prefer for Jews stay silent - a powerful reminder that Jewish pride is not negotiable, and no one can strip us of or define our identity. Speaking the truth shouldn’t require courage, but, on campus today, it often does. 📍 Blind Spot Screening & Panel 🗓 Wednesday, January 21 ⏰ 6:30 PM cocktail hour | 7:00 PM program 📌 Sinai Temple This powerful documentary amplifies the voices of students from campuses across the country. The panel will also feature AJC’s Alissa Bernstein, fellow recent Tulane grad Yasmeen Ohebsion, and Executive Producer Lenny Gold, with support from AJC Los Angeles, StandWithUs, and The Algemeiner. 🥤 Light refreshments will be provided 🔗 RSVP at stla.shulcloud.com/form/blindspot or via the link in our bio.

Blind Spot is the only documentary exclusively focused on campus antisemitism before and after October 7th. On Wednesday 1/21 Blind Spot is coming to Los Angeles for an in-person screening and panel discussion hosted by @SinaiTemple 🕡 6:30 PM – Cocktail hour 🕖 7:00 PM – Program begins This critically-acclaimed documentary explores the threat to Jewish life on campus and beyond, through the powerful, firsthand voices of students from across the country. Following the screening, the panel discussion, moderated by Rabbi Erez Sherman, will feature special guests as well as AJC’s Alissa Bernstein, recent Tulane grads Yasmeen Ohebsion and Bali Lavine, and Executive Producer Lenny Gold, with the support of @ajcla, @StandWithUs, and @Algemeiner. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP at tinyurl.com/blindspotLA

A year before October 7, @YasmeenOhebsion was urging Tulane’s administration to take antisemitism seriously, calling for mandatory antisemitism awareness training and education through Tulane’s DEI program. Blind Spot - the critically acclaimed documentary examining the rise of antisemitism on college campuses, and what can be done about it - is premiering in Los Angeles at @SinaiTemple on Wednesday, January 21. Following the screening, Yasmeen will join the post-screening panel, moderated by Rabbi Erez Sherman, to speak about the surge in antisemitism, the exclusion of Jewish students from DEI spaces, and the very real fear that Jewish students face simply for being who they are. Her message is clear: This is about safety, dignity, and the right to live openly as proud Jews on campus. Change only happens when we speak up, which we must do even when it’s uncomfortable - as our forebears have done. 📍 Blind Spot Screening & Panel 🗓 Wednesday, January 21 ⏰ 6:30 PM cocktail hour | 7:00 PM program 📌 Sinai Temple This powerful documentary shares firsthand student experiences from campuses across the country. The panel will also feature AJC’s Alissa Bernstein, fellow recent Tulane grad Bali Lavine, and Executive Producer Lenny Gold, with support from @ajcla, @StandWithUs, and @Algemeiner. 🥤 Light refreshments provided 🔗 RSVP at stla.shulcloud.com/form/blindspot or via the link in our bio

“Being a proud Jew starts with understanding where you come from.” Blind Spot - the critically acclaimed documentary exploring the threat to Jewish life on college campuses, and what can be done about it - is premiering in Los Angeles at @SinaiTemple on Wednesday, January 21. Following the screening, Alissa Bernstein, Assistant Director of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) in Los Angeles, will join the post-screening panel, moderated by Rabbi Erez Sherman, to continue the conversation. Alissa will speak about Jewish identity, antisemitism on campus, and the importance of standing up, stepping forward, and advocating for yourself and your fellow Jews - especially when it feels uncomfortable. Trying to assimilate is no longer an option for survival. Her voice reflects the importance of knowing who we are, refusing to be defined by others, setting an example, and showing up with pride. 📍 Blind Spot Screening & Panel 🗓 Wednesday, January 21 ⏰ 6:30 PM cocktail hour | 7:00 PM program 📌 Sinai Temple This powerful documentary centers the firsthand experiences of undergraduates from campuses across the country. The panel will also feature recent Tulane grads Yasmeen Ohebsion and Bali Lavine, and Executive Producer Lenny Gold, with support from AJC Los Angeles, StandWithUs, and The Algemeiner. 🥤 Light refreshments provided 🔗 RSVP at stla.shulcloud.com/form/blindspot or via the link in our bio

Brandy Shufutinsky, Director of Education & Community Engagement at the Jewish Institute for Liberal Values, shines a light on how parts of today’s progressive discourse have drifted into illiberalism—where complex issues are flattened into hyper-politicized oppressor-oppresed binaries, and identity-based litmus tests create an environment of exclusion. In that space, open bigotry can hide beneath distorted and inaccurate definitions of Zionism and ideological pressure, leaving some Jewish students afraid to voice their own story or advocate for their own people. Share this video and watch Blind Spot to explore the unseen costs of silence in the face of this problem.