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Monday, January 13 at 1pm Miami Beach JCC
Streaming January 10-23, 2025 Digital Screening Room

USA-Germany | 53 minutes | 2024

The Presidents' Tailor

Florida Premiere

From the horrors of Auschwitz to the hallowed halls of the White House, The Presidents’ Tailor chronicles the remarkable life of Martin Greenfield, a Holocaust survivor who reinvented himself as a master tailor to America’s most powerful figures. Born Maximilian Grünfeld, Greenfield's journey began in a small Ukrainian village before the atrocities of Auschwitz and Buchenwald tore his world apart. After being liberated by General Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1945, Greenfield immigrated to the United States, where he built an iconic menswear empire and became widely considered the greatest tailor in America.

This documentary captures Greenfield’s optimism, resilience, and the unique bond he shared with Eisenhower, the man who liberated him and later became the first US president to wear his suits. For over seven decades, Greenfield tailored for every president from Eisenhower to Obama, along with a Who’s Who of the entertainment industry, all while holding steadfast to his principles of quality and care.

Now at 91, after a legendary career, Greenfield’s legacy lives on through his family-run business, where his influence continues to shape the world of bespoke menswear. The Presidents’ Tailor is an inspiring tribute to an extraordinary man who, despite witnessing the worst of humanity, never let go of his smile.

Director's Bio

Directed by Rick Minnich

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Rick Minnich is an American independent filmmaker currently based in Berlin, Germany. He has directed several award-winning films that have gained recognition in the documentary circuit. His notable works include Heaven on Earth (2001), which premiered at IDFA and won the Fipa d'Or in Biarritz; Homemade Hillbilly Jam (2005), featured at HotDocs and True/False; and Forgetting Dad (2008), which received the Special Jury Award at IDFA and was shortlisted for the German Film Award 'Lola.'

Cast and Credits

Director

Rick Minnich

Screenwriter

Rick Minnich, Peter-Hugo Scholz

Cinematographer

Tom Bergmann, Anne Misselwitz

Editor

Mike Brandin, David Schöley

Cast

Martin Greenfield, Michael Bloomberg, Colin Powell, Jay Greenfield, Tod Greenfield, Arlene Greenfield

Film Info

Year

2024

Country

USA-Germany

Run-time

53 minutes

Language

English
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