By Reporter staff

The Binghamton Jewish Film Fest will hold a virtual showing of the documentary “Troll Storm.” Richard (Dick) Lewis, an attorney at Hinman, Howard and Kattell, and immediate past president of the New York State Bar Association, will moderate a Zoom discussion. People can register for links to the film and discussion here. The film will be available for viewing from Thursday-Sunday, April 3-6. The discussion will be held on Sunday, April 6, at 7 pm. The deadline to register for the film will be Wednesday, April 2. The film fest is co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton and the Ithaca Area United Jewish Community.
“Troll Storm” chronicles the journey of a woman who transformed from a victim of cyber-hate into an advocate for justice and free speech. The documentary “captures the spirit of resilience, the power of community and the pursuit of justice in the face of adversity.” It tells the story of the antisemitic attacks that began against Whitefish, MT, resident Tanya Gersh after the 2016 election of Donald Trump. As the far-right extremism harassment continued and intensified, Gersh felt overwhelmed and threatened. In an attempt to regain her life, she filed a lawsuit against the perpetrators. The documentary tells of her fight. 
“Troll Storm” won the NYWIFT Award for Excellence in Documentary for Directing at the 25th Woodstock Film Festival. The Missoulian said, “‘Troll Storm’ dives deep into this harrowing story and puts the rise of antisemitism in the U.S. into historical context.”
“This film tells the story of one woman who fought back against hate,” said Shelley Hubal, executive director of the Federation. “It is both alarming and inspirational. I hope everyone will join us as we explore this important documentary.”