Josh Seftel – Stranger at the Gate (Oscar Nomination!)

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Hear from the director of Oscar nominated short doc "Stranger at the Gate," Joshua Seftel. "It's a film about grace, passion, forgiveness and hope," says Seftel. "Stranger at the Gate" follows the story of a U.S. Marine and his planned attack on a small-town American mosque. The story takes an unexpected turn when the two groups meet face to face. How did Seftel come across this film? What did the filmmaking process entail? And a how Seftel became a filmmaker? Discover the answers to these questions and more as Westdoc Online's host, Chuck Braverman, dives into the details. You can watch "Stranger At The Gate" here: https://www.newyorker.com/video To learn more, visit Westdoc Online at... Our website: https://www.westdoconline.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NonFiction.docu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westdoconline/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WestdocOnline

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Chuck Braverman interviews Joshua Seftel, the director of Oscar nominated short doc Stranger at the Gate. A U.S. Marine plans an attack on a small-town American mosque. The story takes an unexpected turn as they come to face one another. Find out how Seftel came across the film, the process of filming, and a how Seftel became a filmmaker.

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