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A short documentary. Jack Aldewereld was born as a Jewish boy during World War II. When he was six months old, he had to go into hiding. He ended up in Brunssum, in Limburg: a mining town where more than 250 Jewish children were rescued during the war. The movie takes you goes to the town together with Chief Rabbi Jacobs to investigate Brunssum's resistance history. What is the story of Jack Aldewereld? How did he discover his real identity? And what can young people today learn from his story?

Director : Alexander Blom, Paola Van Oordt, Sara Van Oordt

Production Year : 2022

Duration : 21

Language : Dutch, English

Frontline - The Last Survivors

An episode from "Frontline" television show. As young children, they lived through the Holocaust. Now, some of the last remaining survivors recount their memories and the lingering trauma. The episode shows how disturbing childhood experiences and unimaginable loss have impacted their daily lives and relationships – from survivor’s guilt, to crises of faith and second-generation trauma. With - Frank Bright, Janine Webber, Susan Pollack, Anita Lasker-Wallfisch and her daughter Maya Jacobs-Wallfisch

Director : Arthur Cary

Production Year : 2019

Duration : 55

Language : English