How Saba Kept Singing
Released 4 years ago in 2022. How Saba Kept Singing is a documentary film. directed by Sara Taksler. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Ninety-four-year-old David Wisnia never told his wife, children or grandchildren in Levittown, Pennsylvania, the whole truth about how he survived Auschwitz-Birkenau. They knew that David's singing voice had entertained the SS guards, that his musical gift had changed his fate, but no one knew what, or who, gave him the will to live: a love affair with another prisoner. Accompanying David on a trip to Poland commemorating the 70th anniversary of the camp's liberation, grandson Avi learns about Helen "Zippi" Spitzer. A talented artist whose scale model of the camp earned her privileges, Zippi was able to orchestrate their encounters and keep them safe. They promised to find each other if they survived, but the war intervened. Over 70 years later, they reunite, sharing unimaginable memories and even more startling secrets in this moving testament to the life-giving power of music.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is How Saba Kept Singing about?
Ninety-four-year-old David Wisnia never told his wife, children or grandchildren in Levittown, Pennsylvania, the whole truth about how he survived Auschwitz-Birkenau. They knew that David's singing...
Who directed How Saba Kept Singing?
How Saba Kept Singing was directed by Sara Taksler.
How long is How Saba Kept Singing?
How Saba Kept Singing has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was How Saba Kept Singing released?
How Saba Kept Singing was released on May 1, 2022 in theaters.