About CNN Special Report: Voices of Auschwitz

"CNN Special Report: Voices of Auschwitz" is a powerful and harrowing documentary that aired on CNN in 2015. The documentary provides firsthand accounts of survivors from the Auschwitz concentration camp, serving as a poignant reminder of the human spirit’s resilience. Through personal narratives, it offers a profound insight into the horrors of the Holocaust, taking the viewers on a journey filled with suffering, survival, and eventual freedom.

Making / Production

The documentary was produced by CNN and conducted by CNN journalist Wolf Blitzer. Aiming to keep the history alive, Blitzer along with the CNN team, interviewed survivors who shed light on the grim realities of life in Auschwitz. The narrative includes archival footage and personal stories, intertwined to leave a lasting impact.

Actors

• Wolf Blitzer: As the anchor of the report, Blitzer brings a grave and intense demeanour to the documentary, delivering the survivors' stories effectively to the audience.
• Survivors (Including names like Eva Mozes Kor, Martin Greenfield, Anita Lasker-Wallfisch): Each survivor narrates their harrowing tale of survival, bringing authenticity and raw emotion to the documentary.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• All the interviews were conducted at Auschwitz, adding to the authenticity and gravity of the narrative.
• The documentary was released in 2015, marking the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

Quotes

• "No human being who has a bit of heart can see this and not be affected." - Survivor from Auschwitz
• "To forget would be not only dangerous but offensive; to forget the dead would be akin to killing them a second time." - Quote shown in documentary"

Music, Soundtrack

The music of the documentary was composed to enhance the emotional depth of the horrifying narratives. The poignant music invokes a sense of solemnity, empathy, and stark reality about the atrocities committed during the Holocaust.