A letter written by Frank Grunwald's mother before her murder in a gas chamber is discovered after his father's suicide in 1965.
“A Boy's Journey Through the Holocaust”
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A letter written by Frank Grunwald's mother before her murder in a gas chamber is discovered after his father's suicide in 1965.
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Synopsis
Frank Grunwald narrates his life story, beginning in early twentieth-century Prague. He recounts his experiences as a Holocaust survivor, detailing his time in internment and concentration camps after the Nazi invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1939. The film includes archival footage and artwork created by students at Fleetwood Area High School. It follows Grunwald's liberation in 1945, his escape from communist Czechoslovakia, and his life in the United States. The documentary culminates with the unveiling of Grunwald's completed sculpture, dedicated to his mother and brother.
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Why Watch
- Meet Holocaust survivor Frank Grunwald from Prague.
- See Grunwald's artistic expression through his sculpture.
- Find out about Grunwald's life after liberation in 1945.
Did You Know
- Frank Grunwald was born Miša Grünwald and survived the Holocaust.
- The film was produced by students and faculty from Fleetwood Area High School.
- Grunwald's mother and brother were taken to Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1944.
- The estimated budget for the film was $13,000.
- Misa's Fugue won five Telly awards in 2013.
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Who is the subject of Misa's Fugue?
Frank Grunwald, a Holocaust survivor, is the subject of Misa's Fugue.
What awards did Misa's Fugue win?
Misa's Fugue won five Telly awards in 2013, including awards for Art Direction and Historical/Biography.
What is the estimated budget for the production of Misa's Fugue?
The estimated budget for the production of Misa's Fugue was $13,000.
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