Who Will Write Our History?

This documentary tells the story of the Oyneg Shabes, a secret group of journalists, scholars, and community leaders who, in the Warsaw Ghetto, vowed to fight Nazi propaganda with truth. They gathered tens of thousands of pages of documents, poems, diaries, and drawings, burying them in milk cans and metal boxes, hoping to preserve a record of Jewish life and suffering under Nazi occupation for future generations. Their efforts created a vital historical archive that continues to inform our understanding of this dark period.

The film received widespread critical acclaim, lauded for its powerful storytelling, archival footage, and the inspiring resilience of the Oyneg Shabes group. Critics praised its educational value and emotional impact, highlighting the importance of preserving historical truth in the face of oppression.

• A deeply moving and essential testament to the power of preserving history.

• Highlights the courage and determination of those who documented their own destruction.

• Effectively uses archival material to bring the harrowing story of the Oyneg Shabes to life.

Google audience: Audiences largely praised the film for its historical significance, emotional depth, and the inspiring story of the Oyneg Shabes. Many found it a crucial and eye-opening documentary that sheds light on an important, yet often overlooked, aspect of the Holocaust.

Nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the IDA Awards, and won awards at various film festivals including the Audience Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.

The archive preserved by the Oyneg Shabes, known as the Ringelblum Archive, was discovered in 1946 and 1950, and is now a UNESCO World Heritage collection.