Oct

8 2026

"The Campaign: Disinformation In A Time Of War" (2026) Film Screening

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Contact Leah Goldman
lgoldman@jewishrochester.org

"The Campaign: Disinformation In A Time Of War" (2026) investigates the complex, coordinated digital propaganda and disinformation warfare that flooded social media platforms globally in the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks. Kinsella tracks how automated bot networks, algorithms, and orchestrated fake accounts have been utilized to manipulate public perception, accelerate antisemitism, and sway Western public opinion. Directed by Kari Hollend and Cristina Bishai, the documentary was produced in tandem with Kinsella’s book, The Hidden Hand: The Information War and the Rise of Antisemitic Propaganda. Alongside Kinsella's on-the-ground reporting, the film weaves in high-profile expert interviews, including former U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta. "The Campaign" debuted on the international festival circuit in mid-2026—including a screening at the Tel Aviv International Documentary Festival—and has since been screened for government and community officials globally. 

Note: There is no fee to attend, but registration is mandatory. Location will be disclosed prior to the event, and security will be present.

Sponsor: Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester