1/29/12 - RTBI FILM – “GOODBYE HOLLAND”

“Goodby Holland” was written and directed by Willy Lindwer, born in Amsterdam and son of Holocaust survivors. Lindwer graduated from the Netherlands Film Academy in 1971 and is dedicated to producing international documentaries that focus on Dutch and Jewish themes.

This film debunks the myth that the Dutch protected and defended their Jewish countrymen. Rather, “Goodbye Holland” shows the historically, deep rooted anti-Semitism that encouraged the Dutch government, police and civil servants to collaborate with the Nazis to implement massive deportations. The result was the death of 78% of Dutch Jews: the greatest percentage in all of the Western European countries. Through the lens of Lindwer, his personal quest to correct history, we see shockingly the uncovering painful truth of indifference, encouragement and participation and the pervasive anti-Semitism and the refusal to make amends to those who survived the concentration camps and returned home at the end of the war.

Peter Cohen, who grew up in the Netherlands, will introduce the film and share his experiences and knowledge.

There will be a $5 donation for refreshments requested.

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