Storyline

Taking its name from the Hebrew word for strength, the Hakoah Vienna sports club produced a host of talented female swimmers, who thrived in opposition to anti-Semitic trends that began to color Austrian society in the early 20th century. The club was a casualty of Hitler's rise to power in the 1930s, but several of the women who were team members went on to live long, colorful lives. Now senior citizens, they're reunited in this documentary about sports, survival and bravery.

Plot Keywords

swimmer, young woman, nazi, elderly woman, teammate, holocaust survivor, profound, inspiring, moving, vienna, swimming pool, berlin, israel, swimming, team, nazism, reunion, world war ii, anti-semitism, quest, sacrifice, transformation, 2000s

Short Review

This is one of the most moving Holocaust documentaries we have seen. There is no "death camp" footage.... but the story is one of strength, defiance, resiliance and ultimate triumph. It must be told! This is a story which is on a "back burner"... but once called to our attention, it's impact is indelible. Bravo to all!

Trailer

Streaming Service

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