Joe's Violin & They Played for Their Lives

10:30 AM

Joe’s Violin – 24 minutes, Documentary Short

This Academy Award-nominated documentary short shows how a 91-year-old Holocaust survivor’s violin donation during an instrument drive changes the life of a 12-year-old girl from the Bronx.  Trailer:  http://www.pbs.org/pov/joesviolin/video-joesviolin-trailer/

They Played for Their Lives – 52 minutes, Documentary

Holocaust Survivors whose musical talents saved their lives during one of mankind’s darkest days now use music to inspire and teach the following generations to remember and never forget.  The documentary utilizes intimate interviews and live performances.  Trailer:  https://vimeo.com/223716372