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Resistance: They Fought Back

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We've all heard of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, but most people have no idea how widespread and prevalent Jewish resistance to Nazi barbarism was. Instead, it's widely believed "Jews went to their deaths like sheep to the slaughter." Filmed in Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Israel, and the U.S., Resistance: They Fought Back provides a much-needed corrective to this myth of Jewish passivity. There were uprisings in ghettos large and small, rebellions in death camps, and thousands of Jews fought Nazis in the forests. Everywhere in Eastern Europe, Jews waged campaigns of non-violent resistance against the Nazis.

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Stephen Silver The SS Ben Hecht It’s undeniably powerful, even if it jumps all over the place. Feb 7, 2025 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies In correcting the narrative, Resistance: They Fought Back is an essential addition to Holocaust cinema. Rated: 4/5 Jan 27, 2025 Full Review Ben Wasserman Film-Forward.com Resistance is a tribute to those who risked everything as well as a radical pushback against misconceptions that Jews accepted their fate in ignorance or without a struggle. On the contrary, they gave the Nazis hell. Rated: 3/4 Jul 8, 2024 Full Review Lee Zumpe Tampa Bay Newspapers It is an ambitious and meticulously crafted refutation of myth that “Jews went to their deaths like sheep to the slaughter.” Jun 15, 2024 Full Review Jeff Mitchell Phoenix Film Festival Structured by three chapters (or books, as presented on-screen), the doc identifies three distinct types of resistance, ranging from peaceful, spiritual means to all-out destructive sabotage. Rated: 3/4 Jun 1, 2024 Full Review Carla Hay Culture Mix Resistance: They Fought Back is a vital documentary for anyone wanting a deeper understanding about the courage and the necessity of resistance by Jewish people and allies during the Holocaust. The movie combines history with personal testimonials. Apr 28, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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karen s Very detailed information about the Holocust. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/20/24 Full Review Jenny F This documentary does a great job of sharing stories of resistance all in one place plus telling stories I haven't heard anywhere else before. Highly recommend. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/25/25 Full Review max freedman Accuracy and historical integrity Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/12/25 Full Review Amy O We all must see this important film. And make our youth understand the reality. Superb and sobering. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/21/24 Full Review Debbie S An excellent movie. It is very well made, and the stories told here need to be known. Years of research went into the making of this movie. Many of these Holocaust survivors and victims have never had their story told before. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/20/24 Full Review Sophia Z This is a must see for anyone interested in WWII history. Beautifully filmed and narrated with archival footage that is seldom seen, if ever. I went not knowing what to expect and walked out with a much deeper understanding and compassion for the human beings caught in this horror. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/09/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis We've all heard of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, but most people have no idea how widespread and prevalent Jewish resistance to Nazi barbarism was. Instead, it's widely believed "Jews went to their deaths like sheep to the slaughter." Filmed in Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Israel, and the U.S., Resistance: They Fought Back provides a much-needed corrective to this myth of Jewish passivity. There were uprisings in ghettos large and small, rebellions in death camps, and thousands of Jews fought Nazis in the forests. Everywhere in Eastern Europe, Jews waged campaigns of non-violent resistance against the Nazis.
Director
Paula Apsell, Kirk Wolfinger
Producer
Lisa Goodfellow Bowe, Owen Palmquist
Screenwriter
Paula Apsell, Jay Owens
Distributor
Abramorama
Production Co
Lone Wolf Media, Leading Edge Productions, Edgeworx Studios
Genre
Documentary, History
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 12, 2024, Limited
Runtime
1h 37m
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