Event

Shores of Light

SHORES OF LIGHT
Los Angeles Premiere
Documentary/Israel/Italy/2015/60 minutes
Director: Yael Katzir
Hebrew and Italian with English subtitles

Thousands of Jewish survivors arrived in Southern Italy after WWII, en route to the land of Israel. Surprisingly, they were welcomed by the impoverished local Italians who helped them rebuild their lives. At this time of psychological and physical healing, hundreds of children were born. The film follows the story of three Israeli women who were born in Santa-Maria-di-Leuca in 1946. They return to discover the footprints left by their parents. This poignant untold story of warmth and compassion, weaves rare historical footage with unique testimonials capturing a ray of light after great darkness.

Q&A with Yael Katzir, Dan Katzir & Ravit Markus
Award presentation to the Consul General of Italy, Antonio Verde
Introduction by Samara Hutman, Executive Director, LA Museum of the Holocaust

Sponsored by Pamela & Randol Schoenberg in co-operation with the LA Museum of the Holocaust, the Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute