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The Children of WWII (Grades 4-6): Film

The Children of WWII

Film

This documentary tells the story of three Jewish children from Bedzin, Poland, who survived the Nazi Holocaust. These women recount their memories of a childhood spent hiding from the Nazis and reflect on those individuals and families who helped them survive. Archival film and photos interspersed with the interviews document the period.

 

Focuses on five Jewish war orphans, hidden in Christian foster homes, how they survived the war and returned to their roots later in life. Dutch with English subtitles.