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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 Feb 7
It’s undeniably powerful, even if it jumps all over the place. Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Jan 27
4/5
In correcting the narrative, Resistance: They Fought Back is an essential addition to Holocaust cinema. Go to Full Review Ben Wasserman Film-Forward.com 07/08/2024
3/4
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. Go to Full Review Lee Zumpe Tampa Bay Newspapers 06/15/2024
It is an ambitious and meticulously crafted refutation of myth that “Jews went to their deaths like sheep to the slaughter.” Go to Full Review Jeff Mitchell Phoenix Film Festival 06/01/2024
3/4
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. Go to Full Review Carla Hay Culture Mix 04/28/2024
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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karen s 05/20/2024 Very detailed information about the Holocust. See more Jenny F Jun 25 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. See more max freedman Feb 12 Accuracy and historical integrity See more Amy O 05/21/2024 We all must see this important film. And make our youth understand the reality. Superb and sobering. See more Debbie S 05/20/2024 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. See more Sophia Z 05/09/2024 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. See more Read all reviews
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Paula Apsell

Director

Kirk Wolfinger

Director

Corey Stoll

Abba Kovner

Maggie Siff

Vladka Meed

Dianna Agron

Bela Hazan

Romy Rosemont

Esther Raab

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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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