Passage to Sweden is an award-winning documentary that tells the lesser-known story of events occurring in Scandinavia and Budapest during WWII. It focuses on the heroic actions of ordinary people who saved the lives of thousands of Jews and fellow countrymen. It is a moving and beautifully told story about many of the unsung heroes of the Holocaust from the Scandinavian countries.
The screening will be followed by a talkback with Suzannah Warlick, Chana Sharfstein, and Michael Schwartz.
Suzannah Warlick is the owner of Bubble Soup Productions. She films, edits, and produces on a freelance basis. She is truly an independent filmmaker from start to finish and wears many different hats in the making of and distributing her own films. Her previous documentaries include The Queen’s Court, Supporting Actors, and Match & Marry. Suzannah’s love of documentaries and independent films led her to create and develop the CBS Film Series in Santa Clarita, CA, where she curates, promotes, and screens films for the community.
Chana Sharfstein is a noted author, educator, lecturer, and tour guide raised and educated in Stockholm, Sweden. She is a retired member of the NYC Board of Education and was previously a docent at the Museum of Jewish Heritage and at the Center for Jewish History. For 25 years she served as president of Scandinavia Trio Tours, conducting kosher tours to Scandinavia.
Michael Schwartz, Assistant Director, played a pivotal role in the creation of Passage to Sweden. Traveling to locations worldwide, he conducted interviews with Holocaust survivors and descendants of the film’s heroic figures, capturing their powerful stories. Michael’s keen eye and creative instincts also contributed significantly to shaping the final cut of the documentary.