Resistance: They Fought Back

Overview

Resistance: They Fought Back challenges the entrenched narrative of Jewish passivity during the Holocaust, emphasizing the widespread and courageous defiance against Nazi oppression. Through a compelling blend of historical accounts filmed across Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Israel, and the U.S., the documentary sheds light on the numerous uprisings in ghettos, rebellions within death camps, and the guerrilla warfare waged by thousands in the forests. By spotlighting acts of both violent and non-violent resistance, it reveals the resilience and bravery of Jewish communities throughout Eastern Europe in their fight against barbarism.