Resistance: They Fought Back

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Resistance: They Fought Back

Released Apr 12, 2024

1h 37m

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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.

Stephen Silver

The SS Ben Hecht

It’s undeniably powerful, even if it jumps all over the place.

Feb 7, 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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karen s

Very detailed information about the Holocust.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/20/24

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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

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max freedman

Accuracy and historical integrity

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/12/25

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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

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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

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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

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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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