The Israeli-Gaza war documentary “NAZA” is preparing for a U.S. theatrical release after premiering earlier this year and drawing both acclaim and significant controversy. Directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, the film is now moving through a self-distribution strategy planned by the filmmakers and their team.
Multiple outlets report that “NAZA” was featured at the Venice Film Festival, where it generated attention from critics and audiences. After the premiere, Israeli government officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, publicly attacked the film, according to reporting cited by the outlets. The coverage also notes that this political pushback has intensified debate around the film’s subject matter and impact.
Outlets describe the U.S. release approach similarly: rather than relying on a single traditional distributor, the filmmakers are pursuing a city-by-city rollout. The reported timing differs across sources, with one outlet citing an opening in September and another describing a broader October release across American cities.
