Like many survivors of the Holocaust after World War II, Saul and Ruby moved to America, started families and careers, grew old, and retired to South Florida. Then in their 90’s, they decided to start a klezmer band, named the Holocaust Survivor Band. In this enthralling film, we follow Saul and Ruby’s musical journey, which travels from playing in residential homes for the elderly and small Jewish community organizations, to being invited to perform at venues across the country, including a performance at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage. This compelling story is about having the courage to live one’s dreams, finding purpose and meaning in life at any age, the transcendent power of music, and the importance of speaking out against anti-Semitism and bigotry. FREE SCREENING.
Sponsored by The Cedars
‘There’s something reassuring about knowing that, no matter how old musicians get, they will squabble and yell at each other in the studio: even if they’re in their 90s, and survived one of the most historic crimes against humanity of the 20th century’ Austin Chronicle
‘Drier had a vision of using music to honor the lives of the Jews who were murdered in World War II’ NY POST
Film Details: Doc/Director/Todd Lending/Actors: Saul Dreier, Ruby Sosnowicz/USA/2020/English/80 minutes
Festivals: Atlanta Jewish FF 2020, Miami Jewish FF 2020 (Grand Jury Prize Winner)
