An in-depth look at the making of ‘The Quiet Village: the untold story of Kulmhof extermination camp’

Join us as we welcome back filmmaker Ashton Gleckman, who will join Chairman of our board of directors Professor Michael Bryant, as they present the second installment of this year’s Baxt Lecture Series. This special event will focus on the making of, “The Quiet Village,” a groundbreaking documentary that reveals the untold history of Kulmhof, the first extermination camp established by the Nazi regime during the Holocaust.

Between 1941 and 1945, at least 152,000 people – mostly Jews – were murdered at Kulmhof, a site in Nazi-occupied Poland. The victims were killed in gas vans by the SS and German police, and only six people survived the atrocities. What was once an ordinary village, became a living nightmare. Through the eyes of the six survivors, “The Quiet Village” tells the harrowing story of Kulmhof. Filmed across seven countries, the documentary uncovers this devastating chapter of history and highlights the importance of preserving the memory of its victims.

Ashton Gleckman, director of the History Channel documentary series “Kennedy,” teams up with Professor Michael Bryant, for an extensive discussion of the making of “The Quiet Village.” Bryant, who is both a co-producer and a featured historian in the film, will share his insights into the historical research and the process of bringing such a vital story to the screen.

Whether or not you attended part one of the series, this lecture offers a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the significance of Kulmhof and hear firsthand from the filmmakers and historians behind the project.

Join us for this powerful chance to explore the history, filmmaking process, and personal stories behind a documentary that expands the conversation around Holocaust education.

Come for the history. Stay for the conversation on Sunday March 2 at 10 a.m. at Temple Beth-El, 70 Orchard Ave., Providence. RSVP at  info@hercri.org or 401-453-7860.

The Baxt Lecture Series, was created by the Baxt Family in 2013 to provide comprehensive Holocaust education to the greater Rhode Island community.

Submitted by the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center