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Into the arms of strangers : stories of the Kindertransport / Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Sabine Films, Skywalker, U.S. Holocaust Museum ; producer, Deborah Oppenheimer ; written and directed by Mark Jonathan Harris.

Format Video (DVD)
Publication InfoBurbank, CA : Warner Home Video, [2001], ©2000.
Description1 videodisc (118 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject(s)
DVD-Video discs.
Kindertransports (Rescue operations)--Great Britain.
Jewish children--Germany --Biography.
Jews--Germany --History --1933-1945.
Jewish refugees--Great Britain --Biography.
Jewish children--Great Britain --Biography.
Jews--Germany --Biography.
Refugees--Great Britain --Biography.
Feature films.
Video recordings.
Other author/creatorOppenheimer, Deborah.
Other author/creatorHarris, Mark Jonathan, 1941-
Other author/creatorDench, Judi, 1934-
Other author/creatorLenzer, Don.
Other author/creatorAmend, Kate.
Other author/creatorHoldridge, Lee, 1944-
Other author/creatorWarner Bros. Pictures.
Other author/creatorSabine Films.
Other author/creatorSkywalker (Firm)
Other author/creatorUnited States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Other author/creatorWarner Home Video (Firm)
Portion of title Stories of the Kindertransport
Abstract The life-affirming tale of 10,000 children saved from Hitler's grasp and placed with foster parents and hostels in Great Britain at the outbreak of World War II. Includes archival footage and decades-later rememberances of both the rescuers and the rescued.
General noteThis film was produced with the cooperation of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington, D.C.
General noteSpecial features: two feature-length commentaries by the filmmakers, with bonus video segments branching from the track; bonus interviews with Lord Richard Attenborough and other Kindertransport participants; coverage of the London and Berlin premieres featuring HRH Prince Charles and Chancellor Gerhard Schröder; historical artifacts and memorabilia from the Kinder photo gallery; Kinder, parent and rescuer profiles; original theatrical trailer; filmmaker career highlights; DVD-ROM features: links to original theatrical website and chat rooms; downloadable study guide for viewers and educators via the website.
CreditsDirector of photography, Don Lenzer ; editor, Kate Amend ; music, Lee Holdridge.
Performer Judi Dench, narrator.
Audience MPAA rating: PG.
Other formsAlso issued on VHS.
Technical detailsDVD.
LanguageDialogue in English or French; subtitles in English, French or Spanish.
Awards noteAcademy Award, 2001: Best Documentary, Features (Mark Jonathan Harris, Deborah Oppenheimer)
Awards noteAmerican Cinema Editors, 2001: Best Edited Documentary Film (Kate Amend)
Genre/formDocumentary films.
Genre/formVideo recordings for the hearing impaired.
ISBN079075309X
UPC 085391887225
Publisher number18872 Warner Home Video

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Joyner Compact DVDs DS135 .G3315 I586 2001 DVD ✔ Available Place Hold
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