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Who Killed Alex Odeh?

Who Killed Alex Odeh?

20261h 23m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2026

Runtime

1h 23m

Storyline

In October 1985, Santa Ana, California was shaken by a brazen act of political violence when Palestinian American Alex Odeh, a beloved teacher and community leader, was killed by a tripwire bomb planted in his office. Despite substantial evidence and identified suspects, the case was never solved. Who Killed Alex Odeh? reopens the mystery, tracking a renewed investigation in real time as new leads emerge, long-buried records come to light, and the forces behind a political assassination are finally confronted.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 23m
Oct 30, 2026
Languages
EnglishArabicHebrew
Director
Jason Osder
William Lafi Youmans
Production
Parked Bus Productions
Parked Bus Productions
Naked Edge Films
Naked Edge Films
Production Countries
United States of America
Official Website

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