RETURN TO THE WARSAW GHETTO

On April 19, 1993, thousands of Jews from all over the world gathered in Warsaw to observe the 50th anniversary of the Warsaw ghetto uprising, one of the few truly heroic events for Jews during World War II. Many were survivors of the ghetto, returning for the first time since the war. This documentary follows three families as they return to Warsaw, revisit memorable sites from their past, attempt to come to terms with this horrific experience, and to pass on their knowledge and experience to their children.

Directed by Steve Paikin
1993, 60 minutes
Purchase: $310 | Classroom Rental: $125

"The personal stories of three survivors are affectingly related...Although many Holocaust experiences have been told before, this inspiring chapter never loses its impact."-Booklist (American Library Association)

"If students are prepared for the film, they will gain a great deal of understanding of how the pain inflicted by the Nazis still continues. The message here will stay with viewers for a long time."-School Library Journal

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