These are 7 childrenleft to fend for themselves in war-torn Nazi Germany as depicted in the documentary feature film, “UnBroken” that will screen at 4 p.m. at the Berkshire Jewish Film festival on July 29.
Award-winning documentary feature film, “UnBroken,” will screen in Pittsfield, Mass., on Monday July 29, at 4 p.m. as part of the Berkshire Jewish Film festival. The film will be at the Duffin Theater, Lenox Memorial Middle High School, 197 East St.
The director, Beth Lane, will appear on Zoom for an audience Q & A following the 96-minute screening.
“UnBroken,” is a true story which chronicles the plight of the seven Weber siblings who, following their mother’s murder at Auschwitz, evaded capture and death as children in war-torn Nazi Germany. After being hidden in a laundry hut by a benevolent farmer and his wife, the children spent two harrowing years on their own. Emboldened by their father’s mandate that they ‘always stay together,’ their saga culminates in a painful ultimatum: it would save them, and would also tear them apart.
First-time filmmaker Beth Lane is the daughter of Ginger Lane, the youngest of the Weber siblings. As a member of the (2G) Second Generation of Holocaust survivors, Lane spent years making this film as she relates that she feels it is her responsibility to highlight stories that inspire hope. The documentary was created with interviews, archival footage and animations.
Information may be obtained by calling 413-445-4872, ext. 25. Moviesgoers pay $15 at the door.
