Discussion Leader: Professor Stephen Berk
| 2024 | 105 min. | French (w/subtitles) | France
Discover the haunting tale of "999: The Forgotten Girls of the Holocaust," a poignant exploration of 999 young, unmarried Jewish women who were initially believed to be heading for work in a government shoe factory, only to face the grim reality of Auschwitz. Who were these brave souls? What set them apart? How did a select few manage to endure the harrowing years within the death camps? At 94, survivor Edith Grosman - #1970 - along with others, comes forward to share the hidden truths of this overlooked chapter in women’s history, marking the First Official Jewish Transport to Auschwitz. Heather Dune Macadam, the visionary director and acclaimed author of the international bestseller, "999-The Young Women of the First Official Jewish Transport to Auschwitz," has painstakingly sifted through family and government archives to unveil groundbreaking research that brings this untold narrative to light. From a distinctively female viewpoint, this compelling story of resilience and sisterhood raises an unsettling question: why were young women the first targets? Directed by Heather Dune Macadam & Beatriz M.Calleja
"999: The Forgotten Girls" has received the Audience Award for Best Documentary Film at the Miami Jewish Film Festival.
Individual films: $13, $7 JCC Member discount with cash or check to be paid at the door.
Sponsor: Refreshments for the films are donated by 518Kosher.