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The U.S. and the Holocaust (2022) Rated TV-14

A documentary looks at the U.S.’s involvement with the Holocaust and the challenge to democracy. Starring Guy Stern, Deborah Lipstadt, and Rebecca Erbelding. I was not impressed with this new documentary from Ken Burns. This one toes the line of … Continue reading

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No Place on Earth (2012) Rated PG-13

A cave exploration in Ukraine discovers a place where World War II survivors lived. Starring Saul Stermer, Sam Stermer, and Sonia Dodyk. This is a great documentary that showcases human perseverance. During World War II a group of Jews lived in … Continue reading

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Return to the Hiding Place (2013) Rated PG-13

When the Nazis start killing the Jews in Holland, a group of boys fight to save the innocents. Starring John Rhys-Davies, Mimi Sagadin, Craig Robert Young. Although it has its share of flaws, this film does offer a different perspective … Continue reading

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Sarah’s Key (2010) Rated PG-13

A journalist goes in search for a girl and her family whose lives were ripped apart during the Vel’ d’Hiv Roundup in 1942. Based on an adaptation of the novel with the same title by Tatiana de Rosnay. Starring Kristin … Continue reading

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12 Years A Slave (2013) Rated R

In 1841, a free man in the north gets sold into slavery in the southern United States. Based on the true story of Solomon Northup and his book 12 Years A Slave. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Dwight Henry, Dickie Gravois, Quvenzhané Wallis … Continue reading

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Peter O’Toole 1932-2013

1932-2013  The Christmas Cottage (2008) Rated PG When his mother is in danger of losing her home, young Thomas Kinkade learns lessons about love and friendship as artist Glen Wessler leads the community to help save the house. Meanwhile, the future … Continue reading

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The Hiding Place (1975)

Rated PG Based on the true story of Corrie Ten Boom and her family as they shelter Jews during World War II. Starring Julie Harris, Jeannette Clift, Arthur O’Connell This film is perfectly done. It follows the book to the … Continue reading

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Steven Spielberg

  Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) Rated PG After a meeting with UFOs, a line worker feels undeniably drawn to an isolated area in the wilderness where something spectacular is about to happen. Synopsis by IMDB.  E.T. (1982) … Continue reading

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