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MOVIE REVIEW
Holocaust Heroism in the Philippines
‘Rescue in the Philippines,’ by Russell C. Hodge



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Ursula Miodowski and Martha Miodowski, in “Rescue in the Philippines.”


By NICOLE HERRINGTON
Published: March 28, 2013
http://www.nytimes.com/


The fascinating documentary “Rescue in the Philippines: Refuge From the Holocaust,” with narration by Liev Schreiber, recounts a little-known chapter of World War II heroism that is as heartbreaking as it is courageous. While much of the world was reluctant to help early victims of Nazi Germany, an effort devised in Manila during late-night poker games eventually delivered more than 1,200 European Jews to safety in the tropics.

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The straightforward film, a fast-paced montage of archival footage, photographs and newspaper headlines, with the subjects talking to the camera, is sprinkled with clichés (“once again they upped the ante”) and seems better suited for the small screen. (American public television, in fact, is showing it this month.) The credits reveal that many of the refugees and family members interviewed in the film also had a role in getting it made.

Ultimately, this compelling story will leave viewers wanting even more information about this mission and the daily lives of the émigrés in Manila. In telling their stories, the former refugees and the proud descendants of the leaders involved can finally publicly express their enduring sense of gratitude and faith in humanity.

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