Survivors of Genocide

For more than 18 years, our work has ensured we bear witness to atrocities so they are not repeated. Through documentary filmmaking, firsthand testimony, and public engagement, 3 Generations works to preserve survivors' stories of genocide. Their voices continue to be heard.

This October, we brought audiences together for a special Halloween screening of Alfred Hitchcock's Rope (1948), followed by a Q&A with 3G founder Jane Wells and Hitchcock Historian Sidney Gottlieb. The discussion extended beyond the film itself, prompting questions about the history of World War II filmmaking, the role of cinema in documenting historical events, and the meaning and moral questions at the heart of Rope. The conversation also touched on the film's critique of intellectual superiority and the responsibility to recognize the inherent value of every human life.

The screening offered an opportunity to revisit the legacy of Sidney Bernstein, 3 Generations' founder Jane Wells' late father. Bernstein documented the liberation of Bergen-Belsen in 1945, creating an important visual record of Nazi atrocities. His work, and his longstanding friendship and professional relationship with Hitchcock, reflect the historical significance of preserving collective memory.

As we approach the loss of the last generation of Holocaust survivors, the urgency of preserving firsthand testimony has never been greater. Every story preserved is an act of remembrance. Every opportunity to share these stories helps ensure that the experiences of survivors are not lost to time. 

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