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Reviews and
Articles
“A rare documentary . . .
compact and elegant.”
-
Dana Stevens, New York Times
“Uplifting documentary . . .
fascinating story.” êêêê
- Ken Fox, TV
Guide
“As a human
sentiment, it’s touching to behold.”
- James Crawford, Village Voice
“A
rare instance of humanity during the Holocaust.”
- Chad Frade, Time Out New York
“A miraculous sharp movie.”
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- Patrick Z.
McGavin, Chicago Tribune.
“Individuals
triumph over odds in inspiring ‘Optimists’”
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- Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun Times
“A must see documentary . . . .
memorable”
- Masha Leon, Forward
“A moving tribute to moral courage”
- George Robinson, Jewish Week
“Spellbinding. . . A message
of inspiration and hope.” êêêê
-
Bruce Ingram, Pioneer Press.
“The
Optimists is a wonderful film . . . a moving testament to human decency.”
- Annette Insdorf, Author of “Indelible
Shadows: Film and the Holocaust.”
“Engaging documentary . . . moving
and heartwarming”
- The NYC Movie Guru
“The message is so powerful . . . one
of the best films of the year.”êêêê
-
George O. Singleton, www.ReelMovieCritic.com
“This film
celebrates the human spirit.
It offers hope that people can learn to live together in peace.”
- Leora Frucht, The Jerusalem Post
“A
powerful and heartwarming story which deserves to be seen and discussed.”
- Rabbi Peter Knobel, Beth Emet The
Free Synagogue.
“This
film teaches how commitment to justice and respect for others can triumph over
oppression. A must-see for anyone teaching or studying the
Holocaust”
- Dr. Shani Beth-Halachmy, Professor
of Educational Psychology, National College of Education.
Rare, Compact and Ellegant
««« «"The
message is so powerful . . .
one of the best films of the year."
– George O. Singleton, Reel Movie Critic.com
"A miraculous sharp
movie."
– Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune
"Individuals triumph over odds
in inspiring ‘Optimists’."
– Hedy Weiss,
Chicago Sun Times
««« « "Spellbinding.
A message of inspiration and hope."
– Bruce Ingram, Pioneer Press
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- Front Page
Article - (PDF File)
Forward:
Holocaust Documentaries Move Toward the Personal
Film
Festival.com: Indie Films That Made It
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