More than four decades after the assassination of Palestinian American activist Alex Odeh in Santa Ana, California, a new documentary titled Who Killed Alex Odeh? reopens the unsolved case. The film argues that authorities have long known the identities of the suspects, who fled to Israel shortly after the murder, but political constraints have prevented their prosecution. Filmmakers Jason Osder and William Lafi Youmans conduct their own investigation, tracing the suspects to settlements in the West Bank and revealing new evidence and testimonies that implicate members of the Jewish Defense League.

The documentary premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, focusing on the case itself rather than broader political conflicts, and highlights the failure of American and Israeli authorities to bring the suspects to justice. Through interviews with law enforcement and undercover agents, the film presents a targeted indictment of those involved, while avoiding collective blame. Ultimately, it frames Odeh and others as victims of extremist ideologies that undermine efforts toward reconciliation and peace.