I Am Here

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I Am Here

2022

1h 13m

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A life-affirming documentary that celebrates the remarkable life of Ella Blumenthal, whose magnetic personality and spirit has remained undimmed despite living through one of history's darkest chapters. One of the oldest living survivors to bear witness to the Holocaust, Ella celebrates her 98th birthday in the film, where she reveals to close friends and family profound memories of her incredible survival in a way she has never done before. Now 100 years old, she continues to encourage us with her strength. Told through a mixture of dynamic 2D animation and documentary footage, Ella's incredible life journey demonstrates an unwavering appreciation and zest for life that offers a universal message of resilience for a world that continues to divide when it should unite. In the face of unfathomable hate, Ella chooses to inspire us through love. Now more than ever, her story teaches us the importance of compassion and tolerance.

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Lisa Kennedy

New York Times

03/10/2022

Familiar, although undeniably stirring: a portrait of a dynamic soul whose life continues to defy the horrors she experienced.

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Michael O'Sullivan

Washington Post

03/09/2022

The primitive, almost crude cartooning makes for an effective and stirring form of storytelling.

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Benjamin Franz

Film Threat

03/31/2022

9/10

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

03/13/2022

Vital, engrossing and profoundly illuminating.

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Hannah Brown

Jerusalem Post

03/11/2022

It is wonderful that director Jordy Sank was able to celebrate the joy his protagonist experiences every day of her life, which helps balance the sorrow of her memories.

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

03/11/2022

Ella Blumenthal is a force of nature. The centenarian Holocaust survivor carries this documentary with her quick-witted charm, infectious optimism, and most of all, her vivid storytelling.

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A life-affirming documentary that celebrates the remarkable life of Ella Blumenthal, whose magnetic personality and spirit has remained undimmed despite living through one of history's darkest chapters. One of the oldest living survivors to bear witness to the Holocaust, Ella celebrates her 98th birthday in the film, where she reveals to close friends and family profound memories of her incredible survival in a way she has never done before. Now 100 years old, she continues to encourage us with her strength. Told through a mixture of dynamic 2D animation and documentary footage, Ella's incredible life journey demonstrates an unwavering appreciation and zest for life that offers a universal message of resilience for a world that continues to divide when it should unite. In the face of unfathomable hate, Ella chooses to inspire us through love. Now more than ever, her story teaches us the importance of compassion and tolerance.

Director: Jordy Sank
Producer: Gabriella Blumberg, Jordy Sank
Distributor: Blue Fox Entertainment
Production Co: Sanktuary Films
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 11, 2022, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $38.6K
Runtime: 1h 13m

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