JACK AND SAM
A film by Jordan Matthew Horowitz
2023, 20 minutes
2023, 20 minutes
No. 443
Documentary
Documentary
Description
From Executive Producers Julianna Margulies and Sarah Silverman, Jack and Sam is a poignant documentary about two Holocaust survivors miraculously reunited after 80 years. Now in their late 90s, they are spending the precious time they have left rekindling their friendship and educating others about the dangers of hatred.
Mixing documentary, archival, and breathtaking animation, this heartwarming story explores the enduring power of connection and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.
Mixing documentary, archival, and breathtaking animation, this heartwarming story explores the enduring power of connection and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.
Festivals
Winner, Best Documentary Short, Phoenix Film Festival
Winner, Best Documentary Short Film, Sulmona International Film Festival
Winner, Audience Award - Best Doc Short, Calgary International Film Festival
Winner, Best American Indie Short, Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
Winner, Best Documentary Short Film, Port Townsend Film Festival