Life long partners, Helen & Sol were married for over 60 years. They lived through the Holocaust, fought in the Resistance, saved countless Jews, settled in the US and realized the cliched American dream. Sol turned 80 years old five years ago and the family embarked on preserving their family history based on the stories of its matriarch and patriarch, Helen and Sol. The result: a 60 minute documentary featuring interviews with Helen, Sol, their 4 sons and wives and 7 grandchildren intertwined with their precious archival materials and customized music. You can view a clip below.
When Helen passed 10 months ago, Sol's world was crushed. By fate or coincidence, he fell ill soon after and passed on September 29, 2009. What has survived is sweet memories of a wonderful couple, an amazing legacy, a beautiful family....and this film. In the midst of this tragic loss, it has increasingly apparent that it is imperative for us to preserve our family histories. So please, run, don't walk, and record those stories you always say you are going to get around to, pull those old photos out of their boxes and bring your family history to life forever.
Helen and Sol, you are missed greatly.
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