HBO, 2018
Animation Emmy Award
This short documentary features a conversation between a young boy and his great-grandfather, an Auschwitz survivor. Their exchange is woven with historical footage and hand-painted animation to tell a heartbreaking story of Jewish life in Eastern Europe, sharing memories and lessons of the Holocaust with a new generation. Animation by Jeff Scher.
“Impeccably crafted, warmly poetic” - Chicago Tribune
“Finally, an age-appropriate Holocaust movie for young viewers” - Tablet Magazine
“A lovely, sweetly made little film” - Boston Globe
“Gentle and genius” - NY Daily News
