Guns & Moses
Mo Zaltzman is a beloved Hasidic rabbi in a dusty desert town. When his congregation is violently attacked, police quickly arrest a young white nationalist who threatened them in the past, but Rabbi Mo doesn’t believe the troubled teen is a killer. Since no one else will investigate, Rabbi Mo becomes the detective. As the bodies pile up, he must learn how to use a gun to battle the real enemy. At the heart of the film is the unexpected bond between the rabbi and the antisemite, as well as Mo’s looming fear that he won’t pull the trigger if he has to… and that he will.
Guns & Moses
“Sal and Nina Litvak have captured the zeitgeist of this moment for the Jewish people and channeled it into a film that is empowering, exhilarating, and filled with heart and humanity. Guns & Moses is a story bookended by the tragedies of Pittsburgh and Poway and buffeted by the ongoing trauma of October 7. Mark Feuerstein’s portrayal of Rabbi Mo is captivating and ultimately triumphant in his refusal to back down or shrink from the pursuit of truth and justice. We see a bit of ourselves in his determination, stubbornness, and resolve to do what is right and never give up. For the Jewish community, and the many allies we know are with us, this gem of a film is a must-see.”
Richard S. Hirschhaut
– Jewish communal leader, human rights activist, and Founding Director
Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center
