Social worker Irena Sendler saw the inhumane conditions of the Warsaw Ghetto and knew she had to help. Crossing the dangerous Nazi barricade daily, Irena brought food, medicine, immigration papers, and a path to freedom to thousands of Jewish residents. When whole families began ...Show more
S E5: The Rebel: Vitka Kempner
On the front lines of the war against the Nazis in Vilna, Lithuania was an extraordinary young woman named Vitka Kempner. An ardent activist, Vitka stood up to join a group of fellow partisans to not only defend her people, but also to fight back using every tool at their disposa ...Show more
S E4: The Angel: Friedl Dicker Brandeis
Friedl Dicker Brandeis was a true Bohemian free spirit. Suffering the loss of her mother at age 4, Friedl turned to art, channeling her trauma into beautiful creations, which led to a successful business and a growing reputation as an artist. When the War arrived, however, Friedl ...Show more
S E3: The Chameleon: Pinchas Rosenbaum
Pinchas Tibor Rosenbaum was many things: a leader, a rebel, a savior. He was also many people, depending on who you asked. As a young rabbi in Nazi-occupied Budapest, Pinchas used his extraordinary powers of charm, mimicry, and determination to impersonate the enemy, lead audacio ...Show more
S E2: The Sergeant: Roddie Edmonds
What if there was a hero in your own family, and you didn’t even know it? What if that hero was your own father? This is what happened to Chris Edmonds, who discovered the incredible bravery and sacrifice of his late father, Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds, an American soldier, born a ...Show more