Over the years I’m sure you’ve read stories that are nothing short of remarkable. But this particular story is one for the ages. A woman risks her life in order to save that of another. Francisca Halamajow, a Polish-Catholic, was a courageous woman who saved the lives of several Jews. Francisca Halamajow had successfully pulled this feat by disguising herself as Nazi.
During the war, Franscia Halamjowa was a comforter, providing the Jewish families with both shelter and food. Additionally, Halamajow guarded two families from harm in a space above her pigsty, and also dug an hole underneath her kitchen floor.
No. 4 Street of Our Lady won GRAND PRIZE FOR BEST DOCUMENTARY at the Rhode Island International Film Festival.
The epic documentary was directed by filmmakers Judy Maltz, Barbara Bird and Richie Sherman.
Visit: No. 4 Street of Our Lady Website.
Another indie film that’s receiving buzz is New Muslim Cool, directed by Jennifer Maytorena Taylor.
Puerto Rican rapper and former drug dealer Hamza Pérez is a now a Father decides who decides to change his old ways and in turn converts to a Muslim. With Hamaza being a single father of the two children, Perez longs for one thing-kove. Eventually, Hamaza does find it when he meets the love of his life through a Muslim networking website.
Also in New Muslim Cool, Perez must come to terms with certain aspects in his life such as Post 9/11, and meeting people from other religious communities.
Visit: New Muslim Cool Website
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Wed, Mar 10, 2010
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