At its slowest, the film has value as a historical document. At its best, the film gives a human face to stories of unimaginable suffering and unexpected triumph.
100
Baltimore SunMichael Sragow
Baltimore SunMichael Sragow
A marvelous picture and a highly unusual journey in and around the Holocaust.
88
New York PostLou Lumenick
New York PostLou Lumenick
There have been many documentaries about the Holocaust in recent years, but this one really stands out.
83
Entertainment WeeklyLisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment WeeklyLisa Schwarzbaum
The dramatic power, though, comes entirely from the eloquence of old people, shot in medium close-up, barely moving as they remember things.