By: Lizbeth Schonfeld
35 min. Edited Version
Consultants:Rositta KenigsbergDr. Miriam K. KassenoffDr. Michael Berenbaum
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The Holocaust Educational Documentary Film
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"The Absence - La Ausencia"
Educational Holocaust Film Resource for Teachers & Students
English - Spanish
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Online Film Version & Study Guide for Schools
"The Absence - La Ausencia" & Study Guide - At No Cost
Middle Schools & High Schools
The Holocaust Survivor’s Stories, Survivor’s Testimonies, & Archival Footage
"The Absence - La Ausencia," Holocaust Educational Documentary Film resource for teachers and students.It is a film in Spanish with English subtitles.The Absence encompasses the story of The Holocaust with historical narration, Holocaust survivor’s Stories, Holocaust survivor’s Testimonies, Holocaust archival footage, and artistical scenes with a message of peace to humankind.
Recommendations To Educators
Alberto M. Carvalho - Superintendent of Schools - Miami Dade County Public Schools: "Feedback from our secondary teachers and instructional support staff has been very positive regarding using the film as part of their efforts in educating young people about the history and tragedies surrounding the Holocaust during World War II.”
Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff - Director - University of Miami - Holocaust Teacher Institiute: "Perfect for viewing in a single class period. It would be an appropriate introduction to a unit on The Nazi Holocaust of 1933-1945, which is mandated in the state of Florida for all public schools”. Miami-Dade County Public Schools teachers have reported it to be of high interest to students and use as an instructional resource. It is my pleasure to recommend the film as a major visual resource on the study of the Holocaust to Florida school districts for grades 7-12 and Adult Education."
Dr. Michael Berenbaum - Scholar - Historian - Specialized on The Study of The Holocaust: "Its length is perfect for classroom use as it allows time for discussion and reflection, essential after all Holocaust films, but most especially this one, which is compelling and poignant as it that reflects on diverse experiences of loss and absence."
Lizbeth Schonfeld - FILMMAKER - THE ABSENCE - LA AUSENCIA:
"Dearest Educators,It is an honor to be able to contribute with The Absence - La Ausencia to the learnings of TheHolocaust, as it reaches your students.We hope this Educational Tool meets the sensitivity and knowledge you instill in your teachings.It has been designed for the youngsters, as it may shape their views and understanding of worldevents and human behavior with flourishing outcomes."
The Absence - La Ausencia
Holocaust Documentary Film
View The Holocaust Educational Documentary Film "The Absence - La Ausencia" 35 min. version
Featuring 12 Holocaust Survivors.No Graphic Archival Footage.
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Educational Consultant & Edited 35 Minute VersionDr. Miriam Klein KassenoffDirector, University of Miami Holocaust Teacher Institute
Scholar/Consultant to Film & Study GuideDr. Michael BerenbaumHolocaust Scholar, Historian
Educational Outreach & ConsultantRositta KenigsbergPresident, Holocaust Documentation & Education Center (HDEC )
For The Holocaust Educational Documentary Film
"The Absence - La Ausencia"
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Holocaust Survivor’s Stories
"The Absence - La Ausencia" encompasses Holocaust survivor’s stories. This Holocaust educational documentary film narrates the survivor’s experiences during World War II in all the countries of Europe in which The Holocaust was perpetrated.
View the film "The Absence - La Ausencia" to learn about the Holocaust.
Distributed by the United Nations to 80 Countries for Holocaust Education
2011 Awarded Best International Documentary Feature Film by the United Nations Association
Distributed by the University of Miami Holocaust Teachers Institute by Director Dr. Miriam K. Kassenoff
Association of Holocaust Organizations (AHO) Shared the Film Online with Their Members & Affiliates Worldwide
