The Number on Great-Grandpa's Arm
The Number on Great-Grandpa's Arm is a short 2018 HBO documentary about the Holocaust.
Summary
[edit]It is intended to be a gentle introduction to the subject suitable for children,[1] featuring a conversation between a 10-year-old boy, Elliott, and his 90-year-old great-grandfather, Jack, a survivor of Auschwitz from World War II.[2][3][4][5] The exchange is woven with historical footage and hand-painted animation to tell a story of Jewish life in Eastern Europe before and during the Holocaust.[6]
Production
[edit]The Number on Great-Grandpa’s Arm was directed and produced by Emmy award winner Amy Schatz.[2][7][5] The animation was done by Jeff Scher, who won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation for his work in 2018.[6][8][9][10]
References
[edit]- ^ Salamone, Gina (January 27, 2018). "Why HBO made a Holocaust documentary for kids". NY Daily News. Archived from the original on January 28, 2018. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ a b "The Number on Great-Grandpa's Arm". HBO. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
- ^ The Number on Great-Grandpa's Arm, retrieved January 12, 2018
- ^ "This hilarious HBO executive picks her 5 favorite Jewish documentaries". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
- ^ a b "The Number on Great-Grandpa's Arm". Atlanta Jewish Film Festival. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
- ^ a b Desk, TV News. "HBO Documentary Airs THE NUMBER ON GREAT-GRANDPA'S ARM, 1/27". Retrieved January 12, 2018.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "The Number on Great-Grandpa's Arm — Museum of Jewish Heritage — A Living Memorial to the Holocaust". Museum of Jewish Heritage — A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
- ^ "The Number On Great-Grandpa's Arm". Television Academy. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
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