A must see!
Added 2/9/2010
This is one of the most powerful documentaries I've seen. Maybe it's because I am a mother of 2 very young boys and also interested in history such as this, but maybe it's because it was creditable in that the documentary contained recounts from the very people who lived through that horrendous, heart-breaking, infathomable time; each person with their own fond memories of their families, their sweet 'favorite' memory, their own emotions, they own worst memory, their own insight into "why" or "what if", their own unanswered questions....so many events and emotions packed into this short film. I agree that I was left wondering about so much more, which I'm sure other such documentaries may (or may not) answer. But for what was offered here, I am grateful and more so to the families involved especially the people who chose to publicize their stories - it could not have been easy. Even though I do not share the culture or heritage, I can say that as a human being I am proud of their spirit and courage and the work some continue to do to make this world a better place. Bravo!
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An important part of history
Added 2/3/2010
This story is a seldom mentioned but very important part of history. If you care for orphaned or abandoned children, you will find it very interesting how needs for children were solved in past times of crisis. Also interesting is the way ordinary people rose to the need and faced the danger and challenges to themselves and their families. It would be a great history lesson for teaching older children as well. We at Home For Good Foundation recommend "Into the Arms of Strangers" to all who have a passion for children.
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heartbreaking
Added 11/23/2009
i pray that a tragedy like this never occurs again in my lifetime nor in the lifetime of my children and grandchildren.
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This product was in perfect shape and shipped quick. It is a truly wonderful film. Thanks!
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INTO THE ARMS OF "COMPASSIONATE" STRANGERS
Added 6/27/2009
Imagine being a young child and your parents put you on a train to England to live with people you've never met in a place you've never seen. This is the story of 10,000 children who lived in German-held lands and whose parents sent them to Great Britain with the hopes and prayers that they would have a better chance of surviving the terror and horror the Nazis were already inflicting on Jews and others. Mixing interviews with some of these children and their 'foster' families with rare archival footage, this Oscar winning film for BEST DOCUMENTARY, is a powerful story of the courage of not only these children but their parents who were willing to sacrifice for them. Almost all of these children lost their parents to Nazi atrocities. Some of them were able to help get their parents liberated after they reached England. One girl was pulled out of the window of the train as it was leaving because her father couldn't bear to see her go. She survived eight concentration camps to tell her story. Her parents did not. 1,500,000 children were exterminated by the Nazis. These 10,000 lived because of the compassion and kindness of the citizens of Great Britain. According to the film, a bill in the U.S. Congress died in committee because it was determined that 'adopting' the 25,000 children being proposed was a violation of God's law by separating parents from their children. While many of the films rightly emphasize the horrors of the holocaust, this one shows the goodness of those who gave of themselves so 10,000 children could live. A fascinating and moving film, not like other holocaust films.
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A must see!
Added 2/9/2010
This is one of the most powerful documentaries I've seen. Maybe it's because I am a mother of 2 very young boys and also interested in history such as this, but maybe it's because it was creditable in that the documentary contained recounts from the very people who lived through that horrendous, heart-breaking, infathomable time; each person with their own fond memories of their families, their sweet 'favorite' memory, their own emotions, they own worst memory, their own insight into "why" or "what if", their own unanswered questions....so many events and emotions packed into this short film. I agree that I was left wondering about so much more, which I'm sure other such documentaries may (or may not) answer. But for what was offered here, I am grateful and more so to the families involved especially the people who chose to publicize their stories - it could not have been easy. Even though I do not share the culture or heritage, I can say that as a human being I am proud of their spirit and courage and the work some continue to do to make this world a better place. Bravo!
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An important part of history
Added 2/3/2010
This story is a seldom mentioned but very important part of history. If you care for orphaned or abandoned children, you will find it very interesting how needs for children were solved in past times of crisis. Also interesting is the way ordinary people rose to the need and faced the danger and challenges to themselves and their families. It would be a great history lesson for teaching older children as well. We at Home For Good Foundation recommend "Into the Arms of Strangers" to all who have a passion for children.
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heartbreaking
Added 11/23/2009
i pray that a tragedy like this never occurs again in my lifetime nor in the lifetime of my children and grandchildren.
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