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JPEF's films are 3-20 minute documentaries reflecting upon aspects
of Jewish partisan life, from daily survival to antisemitism. Each
film brings a curriculum topic to life with partisan interviews and
rare archival footage narrated by Larry King and Ed Asner. They are
perfect for your group's viewing and post-viewing discussion with
a JPEF study guide, and provide youth with engaging connections to
surviving partisans. Roll the mouse cursor over a film topic to learn more about it, or click the topic to view the film. Films are also available on DVD; please email dvd@jewishpartisans.org for more information. |
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A brief introduction to the subject that showcases interviews
with nine former partisans as well as Soviet archival footage.
The video counters the prevailing notion that the Jewish experience
during the Holocaust was one of passive acceptance. Ed Asner
narrates. (6:56)
In the mind of a partisan, hunger was ever present. Some were
given food by sympathetic villagers while others survived on
a handful of beans. Nine Jewish partisans describe what food
they ate and how it was obtained. Larry King narrates. (4:14)
Partisans were often ill equipped for the freezing cold and
snow of winter. This film features eleven partisans detailing
the struggle to survive a harsh winter climate as well as how
they used it to their advantage. Larry King narrates. (4:16)
With few doctors and no medical supplies, partisans suffered
from many diseases. Wounds were frequently left untreated. Nine
former partisans recount the lack of medical care and what methods
were used to treat the sick and injured. Larry King narrates.
(4:43) 
Partisans used a variety of methods to hide from the Nazis and
their collaboators. Some stayed with sympathetic peasants. Others
lived in underground bunkers. Eight partisans describe where
they lived as well as the constant fear of detection. Larry
King narrates. (4:40) 
Watch actual footage of Russian and Polish partisans, of which
Jewish participation numbered in the thousands, engaging in
guerilla activity. The video shows the many forms of resistance
partisans employed and what daily life consisted of. Ed Asner
narrates. (3:30) 
Jewish women partisans overcame the dangers they faced both as women
and as Jews to become part of the vital infrastructure that sustained
partisan movements throughout the war. Women tended to the sick and wounded,
acted as decoys and smugglers, and much more. Tovah Feldshuh narrates. (15:00) 
Former Bielski partisan Lisa Reibel journeys back to her home in Belarus for the first time after nearly 65 years.
Experience how her story of escape, struggle and success affects her family three generations. (21:00)
Antisemitism followed the Jews even into the ranks of partisan units. First-hand accounts describe the different ways Jewish partisans dealt with persecution,
including forming all-Jewish partisan groups. Narrated by Larry King.