JACK AND SAM is a poignant documentary about two Holocaust survivors miraculously reunited after 80 years. Now in their late 90s, they are spending the precious time they have left rekindling their friendship and educating others about the dangers of hatred.
Mixing documentary, archival, and breathtaking animation, this heartwarming story explores the enduring power of connection and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.
AWARDS / FESTIVALS
SIMA AWARD - Best Editing
39th IDA Documentary Awards Shortlist
DOC NYC
Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2024
Calgary International Film Festival - Audience Award, Best Documentary Short
Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival - Best American Indie Short
HollyShorts Film Festival
Phoenix Film Festival - Best Documentary Short
Miami Film Festival - Honorable Mention
IndyShorts International Film Festival
New Hampshire International Film Festival
Newport Beach Film Festival
Ojai Film Festival
Port Townsend Film Festival - Jury & Audience Awards, Documentary Short
Provincetown International Film Festival
Rhode Island International Film Festival
San Jose International Short Film Festival
Sidewalk Film Festival
St. Louis International Film Festival
Sulmona International Film Festival - Best Documentary Short
American Documentary Film Festival
Woods Hole Film Festival
Sedona International Fim Festival
Southside Film Festival
Key West Film Festival
Tacoma Film Festival
Milwaukee Film Festival
Berkshire Jewish Film Festival
