I attended the 18th annual Toronto Jewish Film festival yesterday. From its humble roots it has spread across four venues around Toronto, with excellent attendance at all of them. As an avid athlete I was intrigued to learn about the true story of a famed Jewish High Jumper named Gretel Bergmann in the Olympics of 1936. This story is the exciting tale of a young woman's determination not to be outdone by the unethical and ruthless strategies of Nazi sports authority. She was recruited by the Nazis in order to avoid an American boycott of the games. It goes on to show the power of friendship and how a boy with effeminate nature was recruited by the Nazis to beat Gretel and show the superiority of the Aryan. However Marie supports Gretel by purposely losing the medal, to defy the Nazi methods of evil. One of the most touching parts is the after movie interview with the real Gretel, a distinguished looking senior now living in New York.
This is a movie that all athletes should see. Sports is designed to cut across all races and religions and in this story shows the heart of a true Olympian.
Toronto Jewish Film Festival, has the highest quality and thought provoking films out there.
Don't miss it.
The Adventure Guy
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