Preserving The Holocaust

At 3 Generations, we document human rights abuses and truths to create historical evidence. As we mark Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the lives and futures that were lost at the hands of the Nazis. Our short documentary, Preserving the Holocaust (2021), showcases the dedication of a group of young Polish conservators who safeguard the artifacts and structures of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, ensuring that the lives and stories of those lost continue to speak to us. By centering those who carry memory forward, this short film reflects our belief that preservation is not only about the past, but about shaping a different future.

Recently, 3 Generations collaborated with Professor Anne Flick, a Cincinnati-based Holocaust educator. As part of this partnership, Preserving the Holocaust was viewed in an 8-week course at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, a volunteer-driven program for adult learners aged 50 and older. The course focused on the Auschwitz exhibition currently on display at the Cincinnati Museum Center, featuring more than 500 artifacts from the Auschwitz Museum. As Flick observed, Preserving the Holocaust brings learners “safely in” to connect deeply with each artifact and “safely out”, knowing that these histories are maintained for generations to come. Additionally, adult learner and cohort member, Susan Carini, highlighted the meticulous care the conservators bring to their work and articulated how profoundly human remembrance is. 

We invite you to watch the film here and learn about the ongoing efforts to preserve history for ourselves and future generations.

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