Song of Ascent
Synopsis
In the wake of the October 7th massacre in Israel, acclaimed singer-songwriter Matisyahu finds himself at the center of a cultural storm. This powerful documentary/concert film follows Matisyahu’s journey as he performs three sold-out shows in Israel while facing cancellations and protests at his US tour dates due to rising anti-Israel sentiment. Thrust into a role he never sought, Matisyahu becomes a powerful voice for Jewish people worldwide, navigating the complexities of identity, faith, and resilience amidst a global crisis.
Credits
Director(s)
Shlomo Weprin
Producer(s)
Matthew Miller, Adam Weinberg, Shlomo Weprin, David Katzin, Jonathan Boyer
Script
Shlomo Weprin
Editor
Shlomo Weprin
Original Music
Mendy Portnoy
Cast
Matthew Miller, Jonathan Schwartz, Mayim Bialik, Yariv Horowitz, Rabbi Shlomo Katz, Netta Barzilai, Omri Glickman, Yehuda Solomon
Original Language
English
Sound Design
Yonatan Jakob
Festival Highlights
Boca Raton International Jewish Film Festival, USA, Official Selection, 2025
Charlotte JFF, USA, Official Selection, 2025
Las Vegas JFF, USA, Official Selection, 2025
San Diego JFF, USA, Official Selection, 2025
Los Angeles JFF, USA, World Premiere, 2024
Jerusalem JFF, Israel, Official Selection, 2024
Austin JFF, USA, Official Selection, 2024
Boulder JFF, USA, Official Selection, 2024
Rochester JFF, USA, Official Selection, 2024
