Nine months of experimentation at Auschwitz left Eva Mozes Kor and her twin sister Miriam enduring unimaginable suffering, with Miriam ultimately not surviving.
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Nine months of experimentation at Auschwitz left Eva Mozes Kor and her twin sister Miriam enduring unimaginable suffering, with Miriam ultimately not surviving.
Synopsis
Eva Mozes Kor stands at the Auschwitz railhead, recalling her arrival with her twin sister Miriam in 1944. Selected for experiments by Dr. Josef Mengele, the sisters endured nine months of inhumane treatment. Years later, Kor decides to forgive Mengele and those responsible for their suffering. This choice provokes strong reactions among Holocaust survivors and raises discussions about forgiveness, healing, and justice. The documentary follows Kor's life, including her work with the C.A.N.D.L.E.S. Museum in Indiana.
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Why Watch
- Meet Eva Mozes Kor, a Holocaust survivor.
- See the impact of Dr. Mengele's experiments on twins.
- Find out about the C.A.N.D.L.E.S. Museum in Indiana.
Did You Know
- Eva and Miriam Mozes were born on January 30, 1934, in Romania.
- The twins were selected for experiments by Dr. Mengele upon arrival at Auschwitz in 1944.
- Eva and Miriam spent nine months in Auschwitz undergoing experiments.
- Eva served in the Israeli Army for ten years after immigrating to Israel.
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Who is Eva Mozes Kor?
Eva Mozes Kor is a Holocaust survivor born on January 30, 1934, in Porț, Romania, who was subjected to experiments by Dr. Josef Mengele along with her twin sister, Miriam.
What happened to Eva and Miriam when they arrived at Auschwitz?
Upon arrival at Auschwitz, Eva and Miriam were separated from their mother and selected for experiments by Dr. Mengele because they were twins.
What is the C.A.N.D.L.E.S. Museum?
The C.A.N.D.L.E.S. Museum, created by Eva Kor, is dedicated to educating about the Holocaust and operates under the mission to eliminate hatred and prejudice.
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