"You have to know: Respect your neighbour! Respect other people and lend them a helping hand. No matter where they come from or their race, don´t encourage hatred in others. So that AUSCHWITZ will never wake up again!" – survivor Ceija Stojka in her documentary interview Forget Us Not
In loving memory Ceija Stojka March 23 1933- January 28 2013
BBC Article remembering Ceija Stojka. She is already deeply missed.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21250218
Roma Holocaust artist Stojka dies
www.bbc.co.uk
Ceija Stojka, a Roma (Gypsy) writer and artist who helped bring the tale of Roma suffering under the Nazis to the wider world, dies at 79.
Dr. Reiner Steinweg of The Linz Peace Project is trying to help the family of artist Ceija Stojka, Romani Holocaust survivor, arrange a dignified funeral for this inspirational woman. If you would like to help with a small donation, please email him as soon as possible at reiner.steinweg@liwest.at Put Honoring Ceija in the subject line. Thank you!
I am deeply saddened today to share the news that Ceija Stojka, Romani writer, painter and musician, survivor of the Holocaust, passed away at the age of 80. I am honored that Ceija shared her inspiring story of courage and survival with me in my upcoming documentary Forget Us Not. Ceija defied all odds throughout her incarceration in Auschwitz, Ravensbruck and Bergen-Belsen and became an inspiration to everyone who knew her. She will be greatly missed.
Forget Us Not movie trailer is now up on the Displaced Yankee You Tube Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLjoR_YDWo4
Forget Us Not Official Movie Trailer
During WWII Hitler embarked on a systematic campaign to annihilate the Jewish population. But his plans to create an Aryan Nation did not end with the unprec…
One thing you should know about documentary filmmaker Heather Connell—always expect her to surprise (and educate and inform) you. A passionate activist for social change, she founded her company, Displaced Yankee Productions, as a platform for awakening social consciousness and promoting political activism through entertainment. “As a gay woman, I certainly recognize our community’s own need for social change and justice,” says Connell. “As a filmmaker, there are many issues that I am passionate about and I want to draw attention to.”
Read the Article by Stephanie Schroeder online here
Forget Us Not's official movie poster!
So excited to post a sneak Peek at my upcoming documentary Forget Us Not narrated by the amazing Ron Perlman.
Forget Us Not Movie Trailer
Mixing the final soundtrack for Forget Us Not at Danetracks in West Hollywood with my amazing sound team. Jorge Costa and Rommel Molina.
Heading into the final weeks before the film is complete. Stay tuned for a sneak peek!
