FOUR WINTERS Film Screening and Panel Discussion: The Inspiring Legacy of Jewish Partisan Resistance

"All I owned was a rifle, a leopard coat and my camera," says Faye Schulman, whose clandestine photographs of Jewish partisans living in the forests documented their efforts to disrupt the Nazi killing machine by blowing up bridges, derailing trains, and smuggling Jews. The image of Schulman with an ammunition belt slung over her fashionable shoulder is one of many stunning archival images in this historically important documentary. Against extraordinary odds, over 25,000 Jewish partisans escaped Nazi slaughter and fought back against Hitler's soldiers and their collaborators from deep within WWII's primeval forests.

In this award-winning documentary, some of the last surviving partisans tell their story, from young innocents facing down a ruthless enemy, cold, hunger, and fear, to becoming courageous resistance fighters with great determination, altruism, and resourcefulness. As fierce and skilled soldiers, they joined together and formed partisan brigades. Shattering the myth of Jewish passivity, FOUR WINTERS reveals a truthful, inspiring and riveting narrative of heroism and resilience.

Trailer Here: fourwintersfilm.com/trailer

Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion titled: "The Inspiring Legacy of Resistance and Bravery" with Julia Mintz, the Director, Writer, and Producer of FOUR WINTERS, Dafna Yoran, Assistant District Attorney and daughter of Jewish Partisan Shalom Yoran, and Eva Haller, Human Rights Activist and member of the ghetto underground, whose Partisan brother Jonas was killed in the fourth winter. Lucy Lang, New York State Inspector General, will moderate this exciting panel discussion.

The panel will explore the powerful legacy of the Jewish Partisans who courageously and fiercely fought back against the Nazis and their collaborators – bringing to light the inspiring impact the Partisans continue to have as we face the challenges of rising antisemitism, bigotry, and hate in the world today.

The panelists will discuss their life's work as activists – as each panelist has personally been inspired by the Partisans' legacy – from marching with Dr. King, to trying cases in the NYC District Attorney's Office, to creating films that celebrate and tell stories of resistance against brutality in all its forms to initiate activism and change. The panel will focus on how the legacy of the Jewish Partisans has inspired and motivated them to create a more just and equitable society.

FOUR WINTERS had its world premiere at Lincoln Center and has been screening around the world winning numerous awards and recognition, including winner "Best Documentary" at the Toronto Jewish Film Festival, winner "Human Rights Award" at Hamptons Doc Fest, Audience Awards in Australia, Palm Beach, and Seattle, and Special Feature Screenings with the Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival and at the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation in Tel Aviv.

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