Critical Acclaim for P

Critical Acclaim For
P.O.V.’s “HIDING AND SEEKING:
FAITH AND TOLERANCE AFTER THE HOLOCAUST”
By Oren Rudavsky and Menachem Daum
“A courageous trip into the morass of post-Holocaust faith, tribalism and intolerance,
and generational perspectives. . . . a heartfelt and rather brave film.”
- Newsday
“Extraordinarily moving.”
- New York Magazine
"Deeply moving... its examination of the long-lasting effects of evil on the psyche of its victims
and their descendants is both thoughtful and much needed in these
increasingly polarized times."
- The Hollywood Reporter
“Moving. . . .starts with a question: 'How did some Jews who experienced the Holocaust
maintain their faith in God?' What follows is that rarest of travel films, one that makes
the gradual voyage of a soul toward enlightenment palpable.”
- Village Voice
“One of the most deeply moving documentaries I've seen recently.”
- Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
“What's unique about this documentary … is that it grips history with both hands, shakes it,
examines it, and exits with the entire wrinkled contents bravely in tow.”
- Janice Page, The Boston Globe
“Ultimately, Hiding and Seeking is about finding the humanity in all people. This PBS-bound
documentary lives up to that ambitious ideal.”
- Paul Sherman, The Boston Herald
“A subtle and complex look at a father's quest for tolerance.”
- Deborah Hornblow, Hartford Courant
“A touching documentary.”
- George Robinson, The Jewish Week, New York
“[Menachem] Daum proves to be a rich subject for cinematic treatment. . . . With three
generations of both Jews and Poles reunited, the film creates a dramatic opportunity
for closure.”
- Annette Insdorf, The Forward, New York
“Hiding and Seeking stands as an exceptional example of truth-telling and a luminous work
of art. All TV watchers, Jewish and non-Jewish, should see it also as an important
point of departure for their own quests for understanding.”
- Jules Becker, The Jewish Advocate, Boston
“Deeply rewarding. . . . This valuable film is a natural for family viewing, with a lively discussion
guaranteed to follow.”
- Michael Fox, Detroit Jewish News

“Unexpectedly affecting. . . . even adult children have something to learn from their parents.
If only they would listen.”
- Cynthia Dettelbach, Cleveland Jewish News
“Highly recommended. Profoundly moving. . . . This engrossing documentary provides
much material for discussion. A significant examination of historical events and their legacy
and a positive addition to library collections.”
- Educational Media Reviews Online
“Rest assured that in virtually no popular Cineplex will you find such intellectual, spiritual
and emotional stimulation as what Hiding and Seeking can offer.”
- Cliff Vaughn, EthicsDaily.com
“Hiding and Seeking is noteworthy for its daring exploration of the complex dynamics
of survival and resistance, hatred, forgiveness and healing.”
- Macky Alston, Cross Currents