“Holding Liat” Screening & Talk Back with Director Brandon Kramer

“Holding Liat” is an award-winning documentary about Israeli American Liat Atzili and her husband, Aviv, who were taken captive in Gaza after Hamas attacked their kibbutz on October 7, 2023. Their family must navigate uncertainty, grief, international diplomacy, an escalating war, and differing political perspectives while seeking their release. The screening is followed by a discussion with director Brandon Kramer.

The event is presented as part of the Washington West Film Festival and RCC’s Professional Touring Artist Series. The film was shortlisted for the 2026 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

When: October 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Showtimes: The documentary screening begins at 7:30 p.m., followed by a talk-back discussion with director Brandon Kramer.

Tickets: Reston residents: $5. Non-Reston residents: $10.

Venue: The Leila Gordon Theatre at Reston Community Center Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, Virginia 20191.

Lineup: “Holding Liat,” followed by a discussion with director Brandon Kramer.

Series: Professional Touring Artist Series.

Festival: Washington West Film Festival.

Category: Theatre/Performing Arts.

Organizer: Reston Community Center.

Event contact: Paul Douglas Michnewicz at 703-390-6167 or Paul.Michnewicz@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Venue contact: Reston Community Center at 703-476-4500 or RCCcontact@fairfaxcounty.gov.