Saul and Ruby’s Holocaust Survivor Band (2020, directed by Tod Lending)

The UNCA Center for Jewish Studies, in partnership with The Fine Arts Theatre, is pleased to offer:

Saul and Ruby’s Holocaust Survivor Band (2020, directed by Tod Lending)
Like many survivors of the Holocaust, after World War II, Saul and Ruby moved to America, started families and careers, grew old, and retired to South Florida. For them, retirement could have been the last chapter in their story. But then they decided to start a klezmer band, named the Holocaust Survivor Band. The band summons the bittersweet memories of childhood in Poland, but more than that, it is a celebration of life. In this utterly heart-affecting and enthralling film, we follow Saul and Ruby’s musical journey, which begins in total obscurity, playing in residential homes for the elderly and small Jewish community organizations, to being invited to perform at venues across the country, including a coveted performance at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage. This unique and compelling story is about having the courage to live one’s dreams, finding purpose and meaning in life at any age, the transcendent power of music, and the importance of speaking out against anti-Semitism and bigotry.

This film includes graphic documentary footage from the Holocaust and as such may not be advisable for young children.
The first 75 people who register may view this acclaimed documentary on-demand at no charge from April 22 to 24. If we exceed 75 registrants, the film will be available at the regular rental price of $6.

TO REGISTER – Click the following link and fill out the form with your name and email address: https://bit.ly/saulruby. Further instructions and information can be found there.

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For more information, contact the Center for Jewish Studies at dkillian@unca.edu or 828.333.7126.