Who Killed Alex Odeh? Acquired for North America
Originally published Jun 12, 2026
By Matthew Minton · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 12, 2026
Key points
- The documentary 'Who Killed Alex Odeh?' won a Special Jury Award at Sundance.
- Watermelon Pictures has acquired the North American distribution rights.
- The film explores the 1985 murder of Palestinian activist Alex Odeh.
- Directors Jason Osder and William Lafi Youmans produced the investigative documentary.
- The acquisition follows the film's recognition for journalistic excellence.
The documentary 'Who Killed Alex Odeh?' has been acquired by Watermelon Pictures for North American distribution following its win at the Sundance Film Festival. The film, directed by Jason Osder and William Lafi Youmans, received the U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Journalistic Excellence. It investigates the true story of Alex Odeh, a Palestinian activist who was killed in 1985. The acquisition highlights the film's growing recognition and potential impact in the region. The documentary is expected to be released in the coming months.
Read the original story: Variety — by Matthew Minton