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Lodz Ghetto (1988)

Lodz Ghetto (1988)
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This documentary concerns the 200,000 Czech and Polish Jews of Lodz ghetto who were enslaved by the Nazis during World War II. Forced into labor camps, only 800 had survived by the time the camp was liberated by the Allied forces. Historical documents, archival films, interviews, and the reading of diaries of the prisoners were used to assemble this chilling story of the horrors of war. Over 1,000 still photos actually taken by ghetto residents who risked their lives were also used. The film was funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

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Starring:
Jerzy Kosinski
Director(s):
Alan AdelsonKate Taverna, (more)
Format(s):
DVD
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This documentary concerns the 200,000 Czech and Polish Jews of Lodz ghetto who were enslaved by the Nazis during World War II. Forced into labor camps, only 800 had survived by the time the camp was liberated by the Allied forces. Historical documents, archival films, interviews, and the reading of diaries of the prisoners were used to assemble this chilling story of the horrors of war. Over 1,000 still photos actually taken by ghetto residents who risked their lives were also used. The film was funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
103 mins

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    Director(s):
    Kate TavernaAlan Adelson
    Writer(s):
    Janet Roach
    Producer(s):
    Alan Adelson
    Categories:
    Documentary
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      Keith G.

      Very powerful, moving chronicle of one Polish Jewish ghetto in WWII, which has it™s population go from 200,000 souls to only 800 left by the liberation. All the narration is taken from the diaries and writings of those who were actually there, and the visuals include some amazing film and stills from the time. A few historical details are frustratingly sketchy, and powerful thought it was, somehow in the end it wasn't quite as emotionally overwhelming as expected, but overall one of the more powerful and unique holocaust documentaries. I'd imagine it's 1st person narratives would help make the stories more accessible to students, making this an invaluable teaching tool.

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