Surviving Skokie (2015)

Surviving Skokie, an intensely personal documentary, explores the effects of a late 1970s threatened neo-Nazi march in Skokie, IL on its large Holocaust survivor population. Thousands of survivors comprised 10 percent of this Chicago suburb, including Jack, the father of co-producer, Eli Adler. The relationship between father and son deepens as they return to Poland, where Eli learns more about the extended family that perished during the Shoah. Together they retrace the painful and debilitating journey through two ghettos and two concentration camps. Included are poignant commentaries and archival footage of the historical events spanning 70 years and two continents.

Director: Blair Gershkow, Eli Adler
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 65 min
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Editing: Blair Gershkow
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Blair Gershkow, Eli Adler
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Surviving Skokie about?
Surviving Skokie, an intensely personal documentary, explores the effects of a late 1970s threatened neo-Nazi march in Skokie, IL on its large Holocaust survivor population. Thousands of survivors comprised 10 percent of this Chicago suburb, including Jack, the father of co-producer, Eli Adler. The relationship between father and son deepens as they return to Poland, where Eli learns more about the extended family that perished during the Shoah. Together they retrace the painful and debilitating journey through two ghettos and two concentration camps. Included are poignant commentaries and archival footage of the historical events spanning 70 years and two continents.
Who directed Surviving Skokie?
Surviving Skokie was directed by Blair Gershkow, Eli Adler.
Who stars in Surviving Skokie?
Surviving Skokie stars Eli Adler, Jack Adler.
How long is Surviving Skokie?
Surviving Skokie has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
What genre is Surviving Skokie?
Surviving Skokie is a Documentary film.
Where was Surviving Skokie produced?
Surviving Skokie was produced in United States of America.