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Can you imagine running into the forest to save your life, or joining
complete strangers in a fight to not only survive, but to preserve
your culture, values, and traditions? Now, you can witness the Jewish
partisans' stories of endurance, victory, and struggle against the
Nazis in WWII. Each 3-20 minute film tells a true tale of survival
and courage from actual partisans. Roll the mouse cursor over a film topic to learn more about it, or click the topic to view the film. Films are also available on DVD; please email dvd@jewishpartisans.org for more information. |
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A brief introduction to the subject that showcases interviews
with nine former partisans as well as Soviet archival footage.
The video counters the prevailing notion that the Jewish experience
during the Holocaust was one of passive acceptance. Ed Asner
narrates. (6:56)
In the mind of a partisan, hunger was ever present. Some were
given food by sympathetic villagers while others survived on
a handful of beans. Nine Jewish partisans describe what food
they ate and how it was obtained. Larry King narrates. (4:14)
Partisans were often ill equipped for the freezing cold and
snow of winter. This film features eleven partisans detailing
the struggle to survive a harsh winter climate as well as how
they used it to their advantage. Larry King narrates. (4:16)
With few doctors and no medical supplies, partisans suffered
from many diseases. Wounds were frequently left untreated. Nine
former partisans recount the lack of medical care and what methods
were used to treat the sick and injured. Larry King narrates.
(4:43)
Partisans used a variety of methods to hide from the Nazis and
their collaborators. Some stayed with sympathetic peasants.
Others lived in underground. Eight partisans describe where
they lived as well as the constant fear of detection. Larry
King narrates. (4:40) 
Watch actual footage of Russian and Polish partisans, of which
Jewish participation numbered in the thousands, engaging in
guerilla activity. The video shows the many forms of resistance
partisans employed and what daily life consisted of. Ed Asner
narrates. (3:30)
Women made up less then 10% of the partisans.
Their work in the partisan camps ranged from domestic
duties such as cleaning cooking and nursing, to
reconnaissance, weapons transport, and armed combat. Meet 8 women Jewish partisans
and hear their experiences firsthand. Narrated by Tovah Feldshuh (15:00)
Former Bielski partisan Lisa Reibel journeys back to her home in Belarus for the first time after nearly 65 years.
Experience how her story of escape, struggle and success affects her family three generations. (21:00)
Antisemitism followed the Jews even into the ranks of partisan units.
First-hand accounts describe the different ways Jewish partisans dealt with persecution, including forming all-Jewish partisan groups. Narrated by Larry King.