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Martha

202122 minPGdoc-short

At 90, Holocaust survivor Martha Katz reflects on her traumatic experiences in Auschwitz and her resilient postwar life in Winnipeg.

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Martha

2021• 22 minPG

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At 90, Holocaust survivor Martha Katz reflects on her traumatic experiences in Auschwitz and her resilient postwar life in Winnipeg.

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R. J. Cutler

R. J. Cutlerdirector

Dan Schubertdirector

Dan Schubertwriter

Birdie Hamiltonwriter

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At 90 years old, Martha Katz reflects on her life as a Holocaust survivor, having been forcibly taken from her village in Czechoslovakia to Auschwitz at the age of 14. A visit to a Holocaust museum triggers painful memories, including a significant encounter with a prominent Nazi figure. Despite her traumatic past, Martha emphasizes her resilient postwar life in Winnipeg, Canada, showcasing her enduring spirit and warmth in this intimate portrait.

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