Lost Angeles - Sponsored Content

Time has stopped in Kiryat Malachi, Israel’s southern “city of angels.” Yosef Hurriye, a watch repairman, believes he can bring it forward.

The next film in our DocuNation series of outstanding Israeli documentary films is ‘Lost Angeles,’ a feature musical with a documentary hero determined to make a change.

The film will be available exclusively for members of our reader support group, The Times of Israel Community, to stream October 22-29.

Join the ToI Community to watch
‘Lost Angeles’

Lost Angeles

2022 | 76 Minutes | Directed by Sharon Yaish and Golan Rise | October 22-29, 2026

Yosef Hurriye is a kind of modern Sallah Shabati.

He is 60 years old, his life is in shambles, and he can barely make ends meet repairing watches in the neglected, peripheral city of Kiryat Malachi. However, when he receives a threatening report from the municipality that could force him to close his store, he decides to take a drastic step. Against all odds, Yosef runs for the local elections, hoping to become the city’s new mayor.

‘Lost Angeles’ is a feature musical with a documentary hero who believes that it is still possible to make a change.

Watch the trailer:

‘Lost Angeles’ is available exclusively for members of The Times of Israel Community as a part of our ongoing collaboration with DocuNation.

About DocuNation for the ToI Community

DocuNation provides outstanding Israeli documentary films for you to stream online from the comfort of your home. The films, plus follow-up live discussions with the filmmakers themselves, are available for a week at a time — exclusively for members of our reader support group, The Times of Israel Community.

All of the funds earmarked for this project go directly to Israeli documentary filmmakers at this difficult time when they’re encountering global cultural boycotts.

DocuNation allows Times of Israel Community members to enjoy two award-winning Israeli documentary films with English subtitles each month.

Already a ToI Community member? Click below to access the DocuNation films:

Access the Community’s DocuNation page

All of the funds earmarked for this project go directly to Israeli documentary filmmakers at this difficult time when they’re encountering global cultural boycotts.

For DocuNation, we’re collaborating with renowned documentary filmmaker Yonatan Nir, who hosts the discussions with the filmmakers.

How it works

Each film — with English subtitles — will be available to watch for seven days. On that Sunday, you can join our live English webinar with the filmmaker. We will send out a reminder for each event.

‘Lost Angeles’ will be available to stream October 22-29. The live Q&A hosted by Yonatan Nir will take place on October 25 at 8 PM (Israel time) / 1 PM (Eastern Time) with director Sharon Yaish.

Join the ToI Community to access
‘Lost Angeles’ and DocuNation

Upcoming Films

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does the series cost money?
  Nope, the series is included in your ToI Community membership – there is no additional cost. If you still need to sign up for the ToI Community, our reader support group, click here. 
• Where can I see other upcoming DocuNation films?
  You can check out upcoming films here. 
• How long is each film?
  Each film is between 50 and 90 minutes. Each live discussion with filmmakers will be around an hour.
• If I sign up for the ToI Community can I access previous films and discussions?
  You can only watch the films during the 7-day period scheduled for each. We do, however, record every webinar discussion with the filmmakers, which you can watch at your convenience, even if you sign up after streaming for a film has ended.
• Where can I send any questions for DocuNation?
  We are happy to answer any additional questions you may have. Just email us.