A still from The Last Twins
Young twins sent to Auschwitz-Birkenau were sometimes spared immediate death for a gruesome fate: to become the subjects of medical experiments by Nazi doctor Josef Mengele. One fellow Jew saw their plight and protected dozens of twins imprisoned at Auschwitz. A new documentary tells the true story of that man, Erno “Zvi” Spiegel. Join us for the DC premiere of The Last Twins, which tells a lesser-known story of Jewish rescuers during the Holocaust. Following the film, we’ll be joined by Spiegel’s daughter, Dr. Judith Richter, who will discuss her father's remarkable bravery and the personal histories of child survivors of the Holocaust. Watch the film's trailer.
Speakers
Dr. Patricia Heberer Rice, Senior Historian, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Dr. Judith Richter, entrepreneur, business leader, academic professor, and philanthropist
The program and reception are free, but registration is required. For more information, please contact the Mid-Atlantic Regional Office at midatlanticoutreach@ushmm.org.