Reckonings
In the aftermath of the Holocaust, in a hidden castle near the Hague, secret meetings were held to negotiate the unthinkable — compensation for the survivors of the largest mass genocide in history. Survivors were in urgent need of help, but how could reparations be determined for the unprecedented destruction and suffering of a people? Directed by award-winning filmmaker Roberta Grossman, Reckonings chronicles the tense negotiations between Jewish and German leaders. Under constant threat of violence, they forged ahead, knowing the compensation would never be enough but hoping it could at least be an acknowledgement of the genocide and a first step towards healing. Through a captivating mix of dramatic re-enactments and interviews, Reckonings brings to life the untold story behind the ground-breaking Luxembourg Agreements of 1952 – the first time in history that individual victims of persecution received material compensation from the perpetrators.
Wednesday, November 9th starting at 7:00 PM
This film is presented FREE OF CHARGE
Available for streaming for 48 hours from start time
Screening of the film RECKONINGS
is open to the entire community, at NO CHARGE,
As part of our community-wide
KRISTALLNACHT COMMEMORATION
Proudly co-sponsored by
CALGARY JEWISH FEDERATION
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