Film Screening: Weight of Memory: I Am Bernie Furshpan

Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
516-571-8040

A Film by Christiane Arbesu | Terrebonnne Productions

In a time when the voices of history are fading and intolerance threatens to resurface, The Weight of Memory: I Am Bernie Furshpan emerges as a vital and moving call to action. This compelling documentary is more than a recounting of the past—it’s a bridge between generations, a personal journey with universal resonance. Dr. Bernie Furshpan invites viewers into his family's legacy, shaped by the Holocaust and carried forward with purpose and passion. This is not just a film to watch-it’s an experience to carry forward.

The Weight of Memory: I Am Bernie Furshpan is a deeply personal and timely documentary that follows Dr. Bernie Furshpan, son of Holocaust survivor Moshe Furshpan, as he travels the country educating younger generations. Through a powerful blend of historical fact and personal testimony, Bernie shares his family’s story to inspire action against hatred and its devastating consequences. It is with a sense of urgency that he delivers his mission to empower a new generation to stand against intolerance and ensure that history’s lessons are never forgotten.

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