50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. & Mrs. Kraus
Courageous couple's mission to save Jewish children
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About 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. & Mrs. Kraus
Released: 2013
Platform: Hulu
Rating: TVPG
Run time: 1h 3m
Cast
Alan Alda, Mamie Gummer
About '50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. & Mrs. Kraus'
'50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. & Mrs. Kraus' is an uplifting and emotional documentary that recounts the remarkable tale of Gilbert and Eleanor Kraus, a Jewish couple from Philadelphia who, in 1939, risked their lives to save 50 Jewish children from the imminent Holocaust in Nazi Germany. The film, released in 2013, is a testament to courage and humanity amidst the world's greatest atrocity.
Making / Production
The film was made by HBO Documentary Films and directed by Steven Pressman. It was Mr. Pressman's first documentary project and he was inspired to create it after he married the Kraus' granddaughter. The documentary heavily contains excerpts from Eleanor Kraus's unpublished manuscript, detailing their daring mission.
Actors
- Alan Alda - Narrator. Alda's heartwarming narration makes the story emotionally accessible to the audience.
- Mamie Gummer - Voice of Eleanor Kraus. Gummer gives personality to Eleanor Kraus through the reading of her memoirs.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The film was entirely based on an unpublished manuscript left by Eleanor Kraus after her death in 1989, which was later discovered by her family.
- Gilbert and Eleanor successfully settled the children in Philadelphia and made sure they were placed with Jewish families. They also ensured to maintain a connection with each child.
Awards
The film was made for HBO and therefore not eligible for major cinema-based awards. However, it was regarded as a remarkable achievement in documentary film-making and has received positive reviews across the board.
Quotes
- “It is not for us to reason why. It is enough for us to know that these children need our help.” - Gilbert Kraus
- “I am haunted by the people I could not save.” - Eleanor Kraus
Music, Soundtrack
As a documentary, '50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. & Mrs. Kraus' doesn't have a traditional soundtrack. Instead, it employs a dramatic, emotion-driven score that enhances the narrative.
About 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. & Mrs. Kraus
This documentary narrates the heroic endeavor of a couple from Philadelphia who saved 50 Jewish children from Nazi Germany.
