FILMS

Surviving History
Portraits from Vilna (2009)

This 28-minute documentary traces the journey of the researcher, Shivaun Woolfson. It begins with a poignant reflection on her findings at Ponar, the largest mass killing site in Lithuania. The audience is then transported into the living rooms of seven narrators, introduced to their stories, their memories and their current worlds. They are then led on a journey to the cemeteries, to the last remaining synagogue on Pylimo Street, and to the memorial sites commemorating those who perished in the Lithuanian Shoah.  This documentary explores the complex and layered history of the Jewish experience in Lithuania including issues of local complicity and collaboration, and recent anti-Semitic activity.

Directed by: Daniel Quinones, Jesse Quinones
Producer/Narrator: Shivaun Woolfson
Co-Producer: Frances Tay
Recipient of the Audience Poll Award at the IWM Film Festival 2009 and the Winton Train Award 2009
The Vilna Diaries
Personal Video Testimonials

As part of the Surviving History Project, a selection of 9 video clips were pre-prepared and edited for presentation on a continuous loop during the exhibition. The clips were carefully chosen and edited to present a glimpse into the personal worlds of 10 narrators, each varying between 1.5 to 3 minutes long. 
What Would You Do?
Educational Video

This 12-minute video was created as a teaching tool to explore the issue of discrimination. It presents contrasting perspectives of the Holocaust in Lithuania and raises contemporary issues of dealing with the past and racism. This short video is meant to stimulate discussion on the complexities of recognising and addressing intolerance. 
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