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The Last Sermon

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The documentary follows filmmakers Jack Baxter and Joshua Faudem, survivors of a suicide bombing of the live music bar where they were filming. The filmmakers travel across Europe to refugee camps and mosques to understand the essence of Islam and uncover the truth about the international terrorists who almost killed them. The Last Sermon is the story of a quixotic quest that becomes all too real. Fourteen years earlier, Baxter and Faudem had survived a terrorist attack by British Nationals at Mike’s Place, next door to the American Embassy on the Tel Aviv beachfront. The suicide bombing changed the course of their lives, and their 2004 documentary -- the award-winning and critically acclaimed Blues by the Beach.

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Nell Minow RogerEbert.com 12/15/2020
3/4
The film introduces us to some intriguing characters, several of whom deserve their own movies, but it would benefit from a clearer focus. Go to Full Review Steven Prokopy Third Coast Review 12/28/2020
3/4
I have mixed feelings about the film's outcome, but that's almost always better than finding an effort predictable and safe. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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01/10/2021 Film producer and my fellow survivor of the terrorist attack on Mike's Place, Jack Baxter, took an incredible journey of his own to find answers. The Last Sermon seeks answers and is a compelling film. Jack succeeds in communicating with the most likely and unlikely characters somehow connected to this event and/or the background setting for the radicalization of young Muslims. It is a unique journey and film, indeed. See more 01/09/2021 I was riveted by the film. The filmmakers, who nearly died in a terrorist bombing, take us on an eye opening journey as they try to come face to face with the family of their attackers. See more 01/08/2021 Riveting charismatic and impossible to ignore - a wonderful ride - a profound achievement ! See more 01/08/2021 Emotion evoking and insightful. A must see. See more 01/08/2021 A unique ride as a victim of a terrorist bombing responds not with bitterness but with a passion to find the humanity in his attackers. See more 01/08/2021 An important and impactful film that asks the questions we all have. A brave journey to find answers to "why" "how" "to what end?" In the aftermath of a suicide bombing. See more Read all reviews
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Jack Baxter

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Jack Baxter

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Avi Bohbot

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Joshua Faudem

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Felice Friedson

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Reiko Napier

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Synopsis The documentary follows filmmakers Jack Baxter and Joshua Faudem, survivors of a suicide bombing of the live music bar where they were filming. The filmmakers travel across Europe to refugee camps and mosques to understand the essence of Islam and uncover the truth about the international terrorists who almost killed them. The Last Sermon is the story of a quixotic quest that becomes all too real. Fourteen years earlier, Baxter and Faudem had survived a terrorist attack by British Nationals at Mike’s Place, next door to the American Embassy on the Tel Aviv beachfront. The suicide bombing changed the course of their lives, and their 2004 documentary -- the award-winning and critically acclaimed Blues by the Beach.
Director
Jack Baxter
Producer
Jack Baxter, Avi Bohbot, Joshua Faudem, Felice Friedson, Reiko Napier, Jerome Rudes
Production Co
Mistral Artist Management, Cineglass Media, Chaos Films, Pax Americana Productions
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 15, 2020
Runtime
1h 37m