Jack and Sam
Being Human
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20m
Jack and Sam is poignant documentary about two Holocaust survivors miraculously reunited after 80 years. Now in their late 90s, they are spending the precious time they have left rekindling their friendship and educating others about the dangers of hatred.
Director: Jordan Matthew Horowitz
Producers: Sarah Silverman, Julianna Margulies, Producers- Andrew Carlberg, Jordan Matthew Horowitz
2023 | 20 min
USA
Languages: English
Subtitles: English, Korean, Japanese
FILMMAKER Q&A:
https://simaacademy.com/filmmaker-qa/jack-and-sam/
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