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About Face:
The Story of the Jewish
Refugee Soldiers of World War II
Sunday, July 22, 3:00 pm
N.Y. Premiere—U.S.A.—97 minutes
Directed by Steven Karras and Rose Lizarraga.
Written by Steven Karras and Rose Lizarraga.
Narrated by Peter Coyote.
Original music by John Cale.
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About Face documents the as-yet-untold World War II story of young Jewish men and women who
escaped certain danger at the hands of the Nazis and returned to fight them in Europe and North
Africa. Told through their eyes, the film chronicles the journey from Nazi victim to refugee and, finally,
to Allied soldier.
About Face features riveting interviews with these veterans, who as native German speakers and former
German and Austrian nationals, had knowledge of the language and the culture that proved
invaluable in combat, counter-intelligence and the interrogation of prisoners. Each story represents a
broad spectrum of experiences and emotions, traversing between fear and revenge, acceptance and
betrayal, gratitude and forgiveness, not to mention the moral ambiguity felt by many of these veterans
reflecting on returning to fight the countries they had once called home. Among those interviewed
for the film are humanitarian and author Kurt Klein and former Secretary of State Henry
Kissinger. Produced by Rose Lizarraga. Directory of Photography: David Hallinger.
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