Eternal Light by Jack Meltsner

Abstract

"Eternal Light” tells the powerful and inspiring stories of two Holocaust survivors, Suly Chenkin and Irving Bienstock. Their testimonies provide a firsthand account of the horrors they endured during one of humanity's darkest periods. They persevered to positively impact the world leaving a legacy behind as an American Military veteran and Holocaust educators. The documentary weaves together music, archival materials, graphics and interviews to create a compelling narrative capturing the essence of their resilience and determination to not only survive, but to thrive and leave a lasting impact on the world. The Documentary preserves the stories of Holocaust survivors and analyzes the persistence of antisemitism. It promotes tolerance, empathy and acts as an educational tool to combat antisemitism and discrimination today.