‘The Optimist’: A Holocaust History That Helps Heal
In stark, ironic contrast with the infamous Auschwitz sign “Arbeit Macht Frei” (Work Sets You Free), here, telling the truth about Auschwitz creates freedom.
Young Herbert Heller (Luke David Blumm) in the Auschwitz death camp, in "The Optimist: The Bravest Act Is Truth." Trafalgar Releasing
Obviously, Holocaust stories aren’t the easiest subject matter to make captivating movies out of.“The Optimist: The Bravest Act Is Truth,” based on a true story, has a bit of a hard time getting started, but it’s well worth the wait.
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the senior film critic for The Epoch Times and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. Mark earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism Is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is featured in the book "How to Be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to films, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, rock-climbing, qigong, martial arts, and human rights activism.
