As we must remember, the Holocaust stands as one of the darkest chapters in human history, a genocide that saw millions of European Jews systematically murdered by Nazi Germany. Cinema has grappled with depicting this incomprehensible event in both documentary and narrative forms over the decades. These works show the progression from prejudice and denial, to industrialized genocide, to the pursuit of justice and lifelong psychological damage and healing. The series explores how such an atrocity occurred, the resilience of the human spirit, and the imperative to ensuring "Never Again."

Each film will be introduced and will have a discussion session following the screening.


Schindler’s List (1993)
Tuesday, October 18, 2024  7:00 PM
Introduced and discussed by Victor Poleshuck

Liam Neeson stars as Oskar Schindler, a greedy German factory owner made rich by exploiting cheap Jewish labor.  But as World War II unfolds, he becomes an unlikely humanitarian, spending his entire fortune to help save 1100 Jews from Auschwitz.  Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece was nominated for 12 and won 7 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director.