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This Ordinary Thing

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Haunting and unforgettable, THIS ORDINARY THING tells the story of non-Jews who helped save Jewish people across Europe during The Holocaust. The film combines never-before-seen archival footage with the testimonies of over forty different people who, working independently and at great risk to themselves and their families, saved thousands of Jewish strangers from almost certain death. Narrated by an all-star cast, the film is a timely reminder of the pockets of goodness that can rise in a sea of evil: everyday people helping others who were "different" from them.

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Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru Dec 5
A powerful, vital and emotionally engrossing documentary. A protest against hatred, anti-Semitism, war and cowardice. Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Dec 3
4.5/5
Even though This Ordinary Thing runs briefer than most Holocaust documentaries, it stands as an important and necessary contribution to Holocaust cinema—and a powerful reminder of why remembrance still matters. Go to Full Review Simon Foster Screen-Space (Substack) Nov 28
4/5
Davis has an artist’s touch, finding humanity in horror and deep empathy in the grainy grading of his frames. A profoundly potent use of words and images. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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d. 4d Such an amazing movie. Beautifully presented and incredibly inspiring. Something that everyone should see. See more Read all reviews
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Nick Davis

Director

F. Murray Abraham

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Jeannie Berlin

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Eric Bogosian

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Ellen Burstyn

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Bill Camp

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Synopsis Haunting and unforgettable, THIS ORDINARY THING tells the story of non-Jews who helped save Jewish people across Europe during The Holocaust. The film combines never-before-seen archival footage with the testimonies of over forty different people who, working independently and at great risk to themselves and their families, saved thousands of Jewish strangers from almost certain death. Narrated by an all-star cast, the film is a timely reminder of the pockets of goodness that can rise in a sea of evil: everyday people helping others who were "different" from them.
Director
Nick Davis
Producer
Nick Davis
Screenwriter
Nick Davis
Distributor
Series of Dreams
Production Co
Series of Dreams
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 5, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 2m