The Kid Officer

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Scott L @Scott99456 16h I was completely drawn in from beginning to end. The story itself is remarkable, but what makes the film truly special is its heart — it left me inspired, hopeful, and grateful for the people whose stories deserve to be remembered. What impressed me most was how thoughtfully the documentary balanced historical detail with deeply human storytelling. It never felt dry or overly academic; instead, it made the events and people feel immediate, personal, and emotionally real. The filmmakers clearly care deeply about the subject matter, and that passion comes through in every scene. The pacing, interviews, and archival material were all handled beautifully. It carries a positive and uplifting message about friendship, resilience, and the lasting impact people can have on each other and on history itself. See more lydia K @lydia.k. 1d I used to be a middle school and high school teacher. When Holocaust survivors would come to assemblies, all the kids saw was an old person telling an unrelatable story, so they never plugged in. However, THIS film would electrify them, giving them a perspective of a badass their own age, who has a dynamic adventure outside the concentration camps, in a parallel universe where his world was crumbling in other ways. Incredible film. See more Mark W @Mark144 2d An Inspirational film demonstrating the strength of the human spirit through extreme adversity. See more Brooke M @RT15260587 May 9 An absolutely beautiful and moving film. The Kid Officer tells the coming of age story of Friederich "Fred" Biermann from his own perspective. Singularly focused and focused and narrated by Fred, it transports you to his childhood and teenage years. This is not only a story of survival beginning with a young boy watching Hitler’s victory parade in the late 1930’s, it’s about friendship, courage, and resilience. The animations, artwork, and music are thoughtful and gorgeous. After learning that Fred only had a handful of photos and artifacts remaining, the amount of archival video that needed to be sourced, along with new sketches, is so impressive! Highly recommended!!! See more John S @Jhselert May 5 Was privileged to see the premier of this outstanding film by John Rokosny at the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles. The film tracks the life story of Fred Biermann and his family's flight from Nazi occupied Vienna to Mandate Palestine. Now at 95 years old, Mr Biermann reflects with humility, wit and an iron clad resilience on finding himself at the center of the birth of Israel, befriending people of different faith traditions while holding on to his humanity during those turbulent times. A must see film. See more John R. @RT75078096 May 2 History lesson with heart See more Read all reviews

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