The Kid Officer

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Carol J @RT01824512 4d The Kid Officer tells the remarkable story of a remarkable man - Fred Biermann - in a way that is gripping, moving, and absolutely indelible. Director John Rokosny artfully interweaves interviews, historic footage, and spare, eloquent animation to immerse us fully into Biermann’s extraordinary life. The haunting soundtrack completes the sensory experience of the film, creating a vivid and deeply moving experience. See more Maria I @Maria_Innsbruck May 22 The Kid Officer is a captivating and emotionally resonant documentary that breathes vital life into history. Through extraordinary first-person testimony, archival footage, and immersive animation, it transforms a harrowing European escape into a heroic coming-of-age adventure that will inspire and educate audiences of all generations.Director John Rokosny and Co-Director Andriette Redmann have crafted a cinematic triumph. Their masterful storytelling bridges the gap between historical fact and deeply personal, lived experience. The documentary excels in its visual execution and is an unforgettable watch that successfully combats antisemitism through organic, heartfelt human storytelling. See more Robert E @RobertCEpstein May 22 Outstanding documentary. Touching and inspiring story of a boy whose family escaped from Nazi-occupied Austria and found their way to Palestine where he was forced to grow up too fast to become a leader of men fighting to establish an Israeli homeland. A story of courage, loss, sacrifice and love of country. See more melvin C. @RT46390797 May 21 After John Rokosny’s hit film,”We Survived Together”, which won several awards and can be seen on Amazon,”Kid Officer is his latest film It is another excellent documentary It is well-researched, highlighting “Fred Biermann’s well hidden history .It is a tale of courage , self sacrifice, Because of brave acts such as his the state of Israel was born See more Laurie D. @Dolly62 May 20 My friend, Amy McGovern, did some of the illustrations for the movie, so I had to see it. I was blown away! This documentary focuses on Fred Biermann, a Jewish boy from Vienna, who witnessed life changing during Hilter’s initial ascent to power. Fred’s family was fortunate to leave Vienna for Paris, resourcefully paying for the train fare with pieces of his mother’s jewelry. After Paris, the family immigrated to Palestine. This film’s perfection was based on the manner in which the filmmakers captured 95 year old Fred’s narrative: crystal clear, funny, tragic and illuminating. As the film showed, Fred met many important figures, and was assigned very important roles of leadership and oversight. He was truly a Kid Officer and had a knack for relationships, befriending Jews and Arabs, alike. The footage from Fred’s life, and his stories, gave the film almost an “action movie” feel. Kudos to John and his team! At the end of the film, Fred appeared for live Q&A. What a treat!! See more Leo R @Leo_R May 17 The Kid Officer is an extraordinary and deeply moving film. Fred’s journey is portrayed with incredible depth, humanity, and emotion. The film beautifully captures themes of courage, loyalty, friendship, and resilience while highlighting the importance of standing up for justice even in the darkest moments. A compelling and unforgettable documentary. See more Read all reviews

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