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May 1998 Tim Morse produces 15 minute short on Walter Suskind for the Wang Center. November 2002 Concept and planning for full length documentary. February 2003 Trip to Amsterdam – 2 weeks Interviews with survivors, resistance workers, saved children, historians Research – film and archival materials Location photography March 2003-December 2003 First paper edit Storyboards Research w/ historians and filmmakers January 2004-December 2004 Refine, finalize paper edit Project hiatus January 2005-February 2005 Start of film editing; assembly stage Insert available archival materials Determine additional footage/materials needed March 2005 Trip to Amsterdam – 9 days Round Two of interviews Additional research – film and archival materials Location photography Continued film editing; rough cut April 2005 - August 2005 Final production Edit to fine cut/picture lock Music and effect creation Audio mix Mastering – Delivery of final answer print September 26, 2005 Private Premiere – Sorenson Theater at Babson College, Wellesley, MA October 2005 Submission to National and International Film Festivals February 12, 2006 Dutch Premiere Party - deUitkijk Theater, Amsterdam "The lesson the world should learn is that living without family is the most terrible thing in the world. It is a tragic and debasing thing." -Sieny Cohen Home | The Story | The Film | The People The Journey | Events | The Production | Funding | Contact Us