Free Screenings for Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie
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107 minIn 2022, Salman Rushdie was preparing to deliver a lecture on the United States as a safe haven for writers when a man rushed the stage and, in 27 seconds, stabbed him 15 times. Airlifted to hospital, Rushdie survived, barely, and his wife Rachel Eliza Griffiths began filming immediately, capturing an unfiltered view of his recovery, return to life and how he regained his spirit and hope for the future.
Directed by: Alex Gibney
Top Cast: Salman Rushdie
Genre: Documentary
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Past Screenings
- Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 1:00 PMLaemmle Monica Film Center — Los Angeles, CAThis screening has passed.