The Rescuers

Year: 2011
Country: USA
Run Time: 94 minutes

Poignant stories of dramatic rescue and self-sacrifice make THE RESCUERS a compelling film about genocide and those who have resisted its consuming wave of violence. By examining the brave actions of defiant international diplomats who saved thousands of Jews from the death camps in World War II, Stephanie Nyombayire—a young Rwandan peace activist—hopes to prevent future genocides and shed light on her homeland's recent atrocities. She embarks on a journey with acclaimed Holocaust historian Sir Martin Gilbert, recording the remarkable stories of those who experienced the miracle of rescue. The stories they uncover are a testament to the efforts of so many unsung heroes who risked their lives, breaking laws and defying the commands of their superiors, towards the most crucial cause of all; the preservation of human life. As fewer and fewer Holocaust survivors remain to tell their stories, Michael King's emotional documentary provides a crucial new perspective on the resistance to genocide that should be a valuable resource for generations to come. – S.H.

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