150 members of the Jewish community in Nasielsk appear in three minutes of footage shot in 1938, shortly before the Holocaust decimated the town.
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150 members of the Jewish community in Nasielsk appear in three minutes of footage shot in 1938, shortly before the Holocaust decimated the town.
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In 1938, the Polish town of Nasielsk was home to a vibrant Jewish community of around 3,000 people. David Kurtz, an émigré from Poland, filmed three minutes of this community during a family trip. The footage, discovered by his grandson Glenn Kurtz in 2009, captures a moment before the Holocaust decimated the town. Narrated by Helena Bonham Carter, the documentary features this rare footage and recounts the identification of its subjects, including Maurice Chandler, a survivor who recognized himself in the film.
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Why Watch
- See the only known footage of Nasielsk's Jewish community.
- Meet survivors like Maurice Chandler who recognized himself in the film.
- Find out about the history of a town before the Holocaust.
Did You Know
- In 1938, Nasielsk had an estimated population of 7,000, including 3,000 Jews.
- Only around 100 members of Nasielsk's Jewish community survived the Holocaust.
- David Kurtz filmed the footage during a holiday in Europe in 1938.
- 150 members of the Jewish community are featured in the footage, but less than 15 were identified.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed the documentary Three Minutes: A Lengthening?
Bianca Stigter directed the documentary Three Minutes: A Lengthening.
What was the Jewish population of Nasielsk in 1938?
In 1938, Nasielsk had an estimated Jewish population of around 3000 out of a total population of 7000.
What percentage of Nasielsk's Jewish community survived the Holocaust?
Only around 100 members of Nasielsk's Jewish community survived the Holocaust.
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