Tomorrow marks four years since the deadly mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue that resulted in the death of 11 individuals.
Community members in Pittsburgh are already getting involved in remembrance of the incident. Volunteers, in association with Jewish Cemetery Burial Association of Greater Pittsburgh, helped clean up the Beth Abraham Cemetery where victims had been buried.
The HBO documentary "Tree of Life" premiered on their streaming services today as well, including survivors and victims' families sharing their stories like they never have before.
Director Trish Adlesic, who's originally from Pittsburgh, says she's eternally grateful to the families impacted by the tragedy who trusted her to tell their stories.
And that's not all. Adlesic worked with Mark Cuban, Michael Keaton, and Billy Porter who also provided support and funding for the documentary.
Here's what happened she says when she contacted actor Michael Keaton for help for the project, "He said 'What do you need, I'm in' and I said help me do my best creative work… and stand with the families when the time comes to really support them and he said 'You got it'."
As far as the upcoming case regarding the shooter, attorneys working for the accused gunman aren't being allowed to learn more about potential jurors' religious affiliation.
A federal judge denied the request to conduct an anonymous survey of potential jurors about what religion they follow. The jury selection process for the Robert Bowers trial is set to begin this April.
If Bowers is convicted, the government is seeking the death penalty for his crimes. Tomorrow, there will be a commemoration ceremony with the theme, "Remember, reflect, in spirit and in action".
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