Witness: Voices from the Holocaust

reviewed by the Coalition for Quality Children's Media

Some of the earliest recorded testamonies and rare archival footage provide school-age viewers with a uniquely personal introduction to he Holocaust. Jews, resistance fighters, Amrican POWs, children survivors tell stories in their own words. Adult Juror Comments: An intensive and chilling reminder fo a cultural disaster to society. Very interesting and challenging, excellent document for teachers of history. Powerful and touching. Marvelous editing job. Stimulates inquiry and thought. Humanizes history. Kid Juror Comments: "I think it presented touchy material in a positive and informative way." Actual stories adds appeal. "Helped give a better understanding of the Holocoust." "Was interesting but too long." "This seems to be happening again in Kosovo."

Age: 12-18
Length: 86min.
Suggested Retail Price: $ 24.95,

Available from: Stories to Remember