The efforts of Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss, pictured left, to carry on the legacy of her brother, Heinz Geiringer, pictured right, is the subject of the documentary “Eva’s Promise” which will be screened at the Zekelman Holocaust Center.
By: Brendan Losinski | Farmington Press | Published February 23, 2024
FARMINGTON HILLS — The Zekelman Holocaust Center is inviting the public to join them for a screening of the documentary “Eva’s Promise” and a subsequent Q&A with the film’s producer Susan Kerner.
The screening will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25 at the Zekelman Holocaust Center, 28123 Orchard Lake Road.
"Eva's Promise,” tells the story of Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss, née Geiringer. It chronicles her family’s efforts to hide from the Nazis, their deportation and internment at Auschwitz Birkenau, as well as the relationship with her brother, Heinz, an artist and poet.
On the train to the camps, Heinz entrusted Eva with a solemn request: to retrieve his hidden paintings and poetry should he not survive. Following the war, Eva, who later became Anne Frank's posthumous step-sister after her mother married Otto Frank, committed herself to fulfilling her brother's wish and preserving his memory through his creative works.
"We are deeply honored to present 'Eva's Promise' to our community," Rabbi Eli Mayerfeld, CEO of The Zekelman Holocaust Center, said in a press release. "An underappreciated aspect of the Holocaust was the fracturing of families. Each individual lost in the Holocaust had unique talents to share with the world. Eva’s story exemplifies the resilience of a survivor who dedicated herself to ensuring her brother’s memory was not forgotten. Her journey serves as a powerful testament to the bonds of family and the enduring power of remembrance.”
Following the screening, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session with film producer Susan Kerner. Kerner is Professor Emeritus at Montclair State University, where she has directed over twenty-five stage productions and led programs across the globe.
A dessert reception will conclude the evening. Admission to the event is $10 per person, with complimentary entry for members of The Zekelman Holocaust Center. Registrations can be made online at www.holocaustcenter.org/promise or by contacting the center at (248) 553-2400.
For more information about The Zekelman Holocaust Center, visit www.holocaustcenter.org.