Join us for a screening of Joshua Oppenheimer’s acclaimed documentary The Look of Silence. The film follows an Indonesian man confronting the people responsible for the murder of his brother during the 1965–66 mass killings in Indonesia. Through these encounters, the film explores themes of memory, silence, and the struggle for truth and reconciliation in […]
Join us for a guided tour and conversation at the Tomaquag Indigenous Museum, Rhode Island’s only Indigenous museum. We will learn about Indigenous culture, history, and the arts. Transportation will be provided from Providence. Due to limited parking at the museum, participants are strongly encouraged to use the provided transportation. *Advance registration is required.* If […]
In 1973, filmmaker Claude Lanzmann began work on what would become his landmark documentary Shoah (1985). Over the course of twelve years, he recorded more than 230 hours of interviews […]
Join the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center for a screening of one SMALL miracle, followed by a discussion with preservationist Alan Metnick. One SMALL miracle tells the inspiring story of […]
Join journalist, author, and third-generation descendant of Holocaust survivors Julie Masis for a compelling presentation on her new book, How My Grandfather Stole a Shoe and Survived the Holocaust in Ukraine. Drawing on her grandfather Shlomo’s memories, family history, and extensive archival research, Masis recounts his survival under Romanian occupation during the Holocaust. Born in […]
Join historians Dr. Laura Auketayeva and Dr. LaNitra Berger of George Mason University for a presentation based on a chapter from their forthcoming book, Hired to Safety, to be published […]
Join the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center for a screening of From Swastika to Jim Crow, followed by a live virtual conversation with the film’s directors, Joel Sucher and Steven […]