Who Killed Alex Odeh?

In October 1985, Santa Ana, California was shaken by a brazen act of political violence: Palestinian American Alex Odeh, a beloved teacher and community leader, was killed by a tripwire bomb planted in his office. Despite having identified suspects, the police made no arrests and the case went cold. Who Killed Alex Odeh? reopens the mystery, tracking the work of an Israeli journalist who, decades later, takes up the investigation. New leads emerge, long-buried records come to light and the forces behind a political assassination are finally uncovered. The case exposes a trail of unanswered questions that have international implications.
by Jason Osder (Director), William Lafi Youmans (Director) USA 2026 English, Hebrew, Arabic 82' Colour & Black/White International premiere | Documentary form

Crew

Directors Jason Osder, William Lafi Youmans
Editing Anne Alvergue, Tyler H. Walk
Music Dana Kaproff
Sound Design Rana Eid
Producers Jason Osder, William Youmans, Dawne Langford, Daniel Chalfen
Executive Producers Hassan Elmasry, Rasha Mansouri Elmasry, Jim Butterworth, Badie Ali, Hamza Ali, Diane Shammas

Produced by

Parked Bus Productions

Dover, USA

World Sales

Dogwoof

London, United Kingdom

Jason Osder

The director made the documentary Let the Fire Burn which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, went on to screen at more than 50 film festivals and won a number of prizes including the International Documentary Association Award. He is also an associate professor at the George Washington University.

Filmography

2013 Let the Fire Burn 2026 Who Killed Alex Odeh?

Bio- & filmography as of Berlinale 2026

William Lafi Youmans

The director is an associate professor in residence at Northwestern University in Qatar. An experienced researcher on Arab American history and Middle East politics, he is currently working on a book about the murder of Alex Odeh.

Filmography

2026 Who Killed Alex Odeh?

Bio- & filmography as of Berlinale 2026