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Near Normal Man
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Near Normal Man

directed by Charlene Y. Stern, fl. 2015; produced by Charlene Y. Stern, fl. 2015 (Eixample, 2017), 28 mins
How does a young person maintain resilience and humanity in the face of vicious racism, unspeakable violence and unfolding genocide? This is the story of Holocaust Survivor Ben Stern, as he explores the question that haunts: how did he emerge from overwhelming physical pain and psychological terror, determined to...
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Near Normal Man

directed by Charlene Y. Stern, fl. 2015; produced by Charlene Y. Stern, fl. 2015 (Eixample, 2017), 28 mins
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How does a young person maintain resilience and humanity in the face of vicious racism, unspeakable violence and unfolding genocide? This is the story of Holocaust Survivor Ben Stern, as he explores the question that haunts: how did he emerge from overwhelming physical pain and psychological terror, determined to reject violence, and remain dedicated to a life of courage, kindness and hope? After 2 ghettos, 9 concentration camps, and 2 death mar... How does a young person maintain resilience and humanity in the face of vicious racism, unspeakable violence and unfolding genocide? This is the story of Holocaust Survivor Ben Stern, as he explores the question that haunts: how did he emerge from overwhelming physical pain and psychological terror, determined to reject violence, and remain dedicated to a life of courage, kindness and hope? After 2 ghettos, 9 concentration camps, and 2 death marches in Nazi Europe, Ben builds a new life in the U.S.--only to face American Nazis and their plan to march in his adopted hometown, Skokie, Illinois, 40 years later. Ben stands up, speaks out and sparks a fierce public battle over Hate Speech. Despite repeated death threats and even buying a gun, Ben rejects vengeance. He defies many who said, “Stay home”, and builds huge national support. In the end, Ben won - the Nazi march was cancelled. Ben--the mystery and wonder of his life and his story, an astounding and cautionary tale--ignites conversation and inspires commitment to action for social justice – today. And a new generation gets it. Show more Show less
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Charlene Y. Stern, fl. 2015
Author / Creator
Charlene Y. Stern, fl. 2015
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
Eixample
Speaker / Narrator
Ben Stern, 1923-
Person Discussed
Ben Stern, 1923-
Topic / Theme
Holocaust (1933-1945), Nazism, Genocide victims, Survivors, Holocaust, 1939-1945, Sociology, History, Origins, Never Again Militancy, Jews, Germans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 2017 Eixample L.L.C.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 927, November 12, 1940
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Universal Newsreels, Release 927, November 12, 1940

in Universal Newsreels, Release 927 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 12 mins
This newsreel contains an assortment of news stories relating to the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, the Army training for citizen soldiers in Kitchener, Ontario, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt's return to Capitol Hill, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Naples, Italy, and highlights from various college foot...
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Universal Newsreels, Release 927, November 12, 1940

in Universal Newsreels, Release 927 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 12 mins
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This newsreel contains an assortment of news stories relating to the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, the Army training for citizen soldiers in Kitchener, Ontario, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt's return to Capitol Hill, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Naples, Italy, and highlights from various college football games. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 927 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! TACOMA BRIDGE CRASHES Amazing Pictures... This newsreel contains an assortment of news stories relating to the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, the Army training for citizen soldiers in Kitchener, Ontario, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt's return to Capitol Hill, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Naples, Italy, and highlights from various college football games. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 927 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! TACOMA BRIDGE CRASHES Amazing Pictures of the Great Structure's Sensational Collapse! Most Dramatic Pictures Since Hindenburg Disaster! TACOMA, WASH.--STARTLING--ALMOST UNBELIEVABLE PICTURES OF A DISASTER THAT MIGHT HAVE TAKEN MANY LIVES--AND DIDN'T! RIGHT BEFORE YOUR EYES, THE $6,400,000 TACOMA NARROWS SUSPENSION BRIDGE STARTS SWAYING! THEN, WITH A RENDING CRASH, GREAT CONCRETE SECTIONS PLUNGE 190 FEET INTO THE WATER BELOW! THE PICTURE THRILL OF THE YEAR! F.D.R. ACCLAIMED IN CAPITAL WASHINGTON, D. C.--President Roosevelt, returning to the White House after winning an unprecedented third-term election, is cheered by hundreds of thousands in a triumphal ride through the city. MT. VESUVIUS COMES TO LIFE NAPLES, ITALY--Spectacular scenes as the great volcanic cone ends a long silence and comes to life, sending torrents of lava down the slope. Luckily, the "show" ends before towns are engulfed and lives lost. AVIATRIX WINS ANOTHER PRIZE (Exclusive) NEW YORK, N. Y.--The First Lady presents the Harmon Trophy for 1940, coveted award for international aviation, to Miss Jacqueline Cochran, who has won it twice before. High honor for the world's outstanding "lady-bird." GRID THRILLS OF THE WEEK Notre Dame Subdues Navy, 13-7 BALTIMORE, MD.--Outplayed most of the games by a gallant Midshipman team, the "Fighting Irish" come back in the closing minutes to win! Minnesota Tops Michigan, 7-6 MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.--Tom Harmon and the undefeated "Wolverines" go down to defeat at the hands of the "Gopher" powerhouse in a rainy, cold stadium. Texas A.&M. Downs S.M.U., 19-7 DALLAS, TEXAS--Sparked by "Big John" Kimbrough, the "Aggies" roll through the mad to score their 18th straight victory, this one over the So. Methodist "Mustangs." Florida Downs Georgia, 18-13 JACKSONVILLE, FLA.--A Dixie thriller is the hard-fought game between the "Gators" and the "Bulldogs," before big crowd of 25,000. (Special) VOLUME XII -- 1940 with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C. Show more Show less
Date Written / Recorded
1940
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1940-11-12, 1940
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse, Bridges, Heads of state, Wind, Athletic events, War, Armed forces, Natural disasters, Science and Technology, Climate and the Environment, Engineering, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 1940. Used by permission of Universal Pictures Company Inc.
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