November 12-16, 2008

CELEBRATE INDEPENDENT THINKING, a film, lecture and art series, furthers the educational mission of the Anne Frank Center USA by inspiring audiences of all ages and backgrounds to use art as a lens to look critically at the world and take action against all forms of discrimination. The story of Anne Frank is the best known story of courage outside The Netherlands, yet there are many contemporary stories by today’s artists that further Anne Frank’s mission of motivating the public to embrace moral courage in thoughts and actions. Michele Ohayon and Renee Sanders are two such artists.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 6:00PM
RESISTING FORCES: THE JEWISH COUNCIL IN ENSCHEDE, 1941–1943 (40 min) and A JEWISH COUNTERFORCE (25 min). Directed and produced by Renee Sanders/Lecture by Renee Sanders
Acclaimed filmmaker Renee Sanders, also an eloquent and experienced public speaker, debater and moderator, has presented to audiences all over the world.  She will lecture prior to viewing her films, making a personal connection to each subject. Her films go far beyond the time and place of their setting, truly celebrating free-thinking individuals who stood up and took action for what they believed in spite of political oppression.


Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 6:00PM 
MINK HIDES MY MISERY (50 min) and FROM 'S GRAVELAND TO THE PROMISED LAND (25 min). Directed and produced by Renee Sanders/Lecture by Renee Sanders


Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 2:00PM
STEAL A PENCIL FOR ME (95 min). Directed and produced by Michele Ohayon/Lecture by Jack & Ina Polak
The AFC’s Chairman-emeritus, 95 year-old Jack Polak, the subject of Michele Ohayon’s film Steal a Pencil for Me, will speak about the film and his life-long commitment to teaching the lessons of the Holocaust.  Audiences are mesmerized by his courageous spirit and his personal story of love inside a concentration camp, which deepens the human experience of war and genocide.


Suggested donation: $5.00
Reservation strongly recommended: 212.431.7993 ext. 302
The Anne Frank Center, USA is located at 38 Crosby Street, 5th floor, New York, NY 10013, between Broome and Grand streets. www.annefrank.com


The Anne Frank Center USA, a partner organization of the Anne Frank House, uses the diary and spirit of Anne Frank as unique tools to advance her legacy, to educate young people and communities about the consequences of intolerance, racism and discrimination, and to inspire the next generation to build a world based on mutual respect. In 2008, the AFC USA is celebrating its 30^th anniversary.


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