Garde Arts Center to Host Live Discussion After 'Liat' Screening

Acclaimed documentary 'Holding Liat' to be followed by talk with producer and father of kidnapped girl

Mar. 21, 2026 at 8:00pm

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The Garde Arts Center and the Jewish Film Festival of Eastern Connecticut will present the acclaimed documentary "Holding Liat" on Sunday, March 22 at 3 p.m. The screening will be followed by a live discussion featuring producer Lance Kramer and Yehuda Beinin, whose daughter Liat was kidnapped during the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks. U.S. Representative Joe Courtney, who was involved in efforts to secure Liat's release, will introduce the film.

Why it matters

The film and discussion aim to shed light on the harrowing experience of the Beinin family and the ongoing challenges faced by victims of terrorist attacks, while also highlighting the role of government officials like Courtney in responding to such crises.

The details

Tickets for the screening and discussion are $15 and available through the Garde Box Office or online. The event is part of the Garde's Breezeline Winter Cinema Series.

  • The screening and discussion will take place on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 3 p.m.

The players

Garde Arts Center

A performing arts center in New London, Connecticut that is hosting the screening and discussion.

Jewish Film Festival of Eastern Connecticut

An organization that is co-presenting the screening of "Holding Liat" with the Garde Arts Center.

Lance Kramer

The producer of the documentary "Holding Liat".

Yehuda Beinin

The father of Liat Beinin, who was kidnapped during the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks.

Joe Courtney

A U.S. Representative who was involved in efforts to secure Liat Beinin's release.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

The takeaway

This event provides an opportunity for the community to learn more about the harrowing experience of the Beinin family and the ongoing challenges faced by victims of terrorist attacks, while also highlighting the role of government officials in responding to such crises.