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Streaming January 14-26, 2022 Digital Screening Room

USA | 58 minutes | 2021

Vital Passage

South Florida Premiere

The discovery of a lockbox buried in the basement of a Jewish midwestern merchant's former store unlocks a half-century-old secret. The papers inside would reveal the family's story of rescue, sacrifice, and courage. In the late 1930's, David and his son Sidney Plaut owned a small shop in Goshen, Indiana. The Plauts witnessed firsthand the persecution of the Jews in Germany. They decided to take action by sponsoring and assisting 28 Jewish refugees to immigrate into the United States over a period of nine years, all while keeping it a secret from their neighbors. This inspiring film chronicles their amazing story as they risked their business and livelihood to provide a vital passage for Jews escaping the Holocaust.

Director's Bio

Directed by Kyle Hufford

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Kyle Hufford has been working in the video and media production industry for over 10 years. He is the General Manager of FiveCore Media and an Assistant Professor of Communication at Goshen College.

Cast and Credits

Director

Kyle Hufford

Screenwriter

Ben Meyer Reimer

Cinematographer

Takoda Friesen

Editor

Ben Hathaway, Benjamin Reimer, Eric Miller

Cast

Steve Gruber, Mike Hostetler, Patrick J. Furlong

Film Info

Year

2021

Country

USA

Run-time

58 minutes

Language

English
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