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Since 2017, the Wilmington Jewish Film Festival has proudly expanded its mission beyond evening screenings to bring meaningful, age-appropriate Holocaust education directly to local students including UNCW undergraduates. Through our Educational Outreach Program, we partner with area schools and colleges to provide impactful film screenings and guided discussions that help students connect history with the present day.
Each year, more than 2,000 public high school & UNCW students from New Hanover and Pender counties experience films such as Fanny’s Journey, the true story of Holocaust survivor Fanny Ben-Ami, who at only twelve years old led a group of children to safety. These screenings are not just about history; they are about empathy, resilience, and understanding in today’s world.
Historical Context & Introductions – Students receive background information that frames the film within World War II and Holocaust history.
Themes of Tolerance & Acceptance – Discussions highlight the dangers of antisemitism and the importance of standing against hate.
Interactive Discussions – After each screening, students ask questions, share reactions, and reflect with their teachers.
Accessible to All – The Festival covers all costs: theater rental, transportation, security, and even substitute teachers if needed.
Since 2017, the Wilmington Jewish Film Festival has proudly expanded its mission beyond evening screenings to bring meaningful, age-appropriate Holocaust education directly to local students and UNCW undergraduates. Through our Educational Outreach Program, we partner with area schools to provide impactful daytime film screenings and guided discussions that help students connect history with the present day.
Each year, more than 2,000 public high school & UNCW students from New Hanover and Pender counties experience films such as Fanny’s Journey, the true story of Holocaust survivor Fanny Ben-Ami, who at only twelve years old led a group of children to safety. These screenings are not just about history; they are about empathy, resilience, and understanding in today’s world.
Historical Context & Introductions – Students receive background information that frames the film within World War II and Holocaust history.
Themes of Tolerance & Acceptance – Discussions highlight the dangers of antisemitism and the importance of standing against hate.
Interactive Discussions – After each screening, students ask questions, share reactions, and reflect with their teachers.
Accessible to All – The Festival covers all costs: theater rental, transportation, security, and even substitute teachers if needed.
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Elie Wiesel: Soul On Fire – This compelling new documentary offered our attendees a rare, intimate portrait of one of the most influential voices to emerge from the Holocaust. Told largely through Wiesel’s own words and voice, the film explores his journey as a survivor, writer, teacher, and Nobel laureate. A virtual Q&A with the film producer, Oren Rudavsky, followed the screening of the film.
WECT News featured the Wilmington Jewish Film Festival in a segment on our educational outreach program about the Holocaust for local high school students. This program included the screening of the film Fanny’s Journey and a discussion afterwards. The news segment also contained an Interview with Festival President Debbie Smith at the Wilson Center Event.