A Holocaust survivor and a former radical Islamist walk into a bar—no, this isn't a joke, it's the most unlikely friendship you'll see on screen.
"Never Again?" seeks to educate others on the horrors and consequences of anti-Semitism. The film follows the journey of a Holocaust Survivor and former radical Islamist as they seek to leave behind a legacy of love over hate.
Writing
Narrative structure turns documentary into emotional thriller.
Direction
Aurand lets subjects breathe—no manipulative music tricks.
Director
Calvin Aurand
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during rising global antisemitic incidents, the film deliberately targets younger audiences who've grown desensitized to Holocaust education through repetition.
The two protagonists reportedly continued their friendship after filming, speaking together at universities—a detail the documentary deliberately withholds to avoid sentimentality.
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