Most survivors of the Holocaust who are still alive today were just children when they were sent to concentration camps. For decades, many were unable or unwilling to speak about their experiences.  In “The Last Survivors,” the landmark documentary released in 2019, filmmakers followed some of the last remaining Holocaust survivors living in Britain, over the course of year as they decided to embarke upon the personal and profound journey of remembering.

Now, the film is to be re-released as part of the Frontline series on PBS.

Directed by Arthur Cary, the film’s narrative is rooted in the urgency to preserve memory and confront the haunting legacy of the Holocaust before it fades into the annals of history. With only a dwindling number of Holocaust survivors remaining, each testimonial serves as a plea against the erosion of collective memory.

Cary spent a year immersed in the lives of a select group of survivors and captured their stories. Through candid interviews and intimate reflections, Cary showcases the resilience and dignity of individuals who, as children, confronted unimaginable horrors.

Among the compelling figures featured is Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, a survivor, whose resilience from her time as a cellist in Auschwitz to her powerful address to the German Bundestag, reflects the lasting effects of trauma and the pursuit of justice.