Searching for Identity Foundation Inc.

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“Searching For Identity Film ProjectsSearching For Identity produces Documentary Films, Legacy Films and is home to a 2nd Gen Film Archive.Second Generation Holocaust Survivor Documentary FilmThe Second-Generation Documentary, the first of its kind, is completing its production and looks to a 2022 release date for distribution for the public. Where does your identity as a child of a survivor end and your own identity begin? Is there, can there be, a distinction? What is the experience of those who inherit the Holocaust experience? Who will bear witness to the Holocaust when the survivors are no more? Our documentary captures the answers to these questions. When you hear these histories, when the pain, the anger and the awe reveal a face, a voice, a timber, it adds a layer of absolute authenticity that makes disbelief unimaginable. These extraordinary experiences educate, enlighten and serve as a powerful tool, increasing understanding and compassion. The documentary provides a deeper understanding of the effects of the Holocaust. In an effort to meet all standards set at the federal and state level, SFI is collaborating to ensure curriculum, study guide and online teaching tools will complement the film. To further outreach, a book and journal publishing project will further enrich the film. Inspired by the stories on screen, viewers will have the opportunity to learn more by reading the book and search for their own identity guided by the journals helpful prompts. Digital ArchiveOur Second-Generation Holocaust Survivor Interview Film Archive will also launch in 2022. The SFI 2nd Gen Film Archive contains unabridged interviews, featuring Second Generation Holocaust Survivors. Interview running time ranges from 30 to 90 minutes. Preserving these histories is vital and serve as an excellent teaching tool, providing important information for teachers and scholars, offering the world an opportunity to learn about the inherited effects of Holocaust survivorship.Family Film ProductionEvery family has a story to tell and a history to share. This year, SFI continues to produce these films to capture the family memories, collected from interviews, family photos and videos. Our production team creates family legacy films with the highest professional documentary style. Family Legacy films are cinematic heirlooms, creating a lasting legacy, connecting families from generation to generation. Most recently, the film The Legacy of Joseph A. Strasser, has been added to the Jacksonville Public Library System and is also available online. SFI Workshops, Public Programming and Events Public events attracting attendance from around the world, included: Writing Discussion and WorkshopsThe original inspiration of SFI, our Second-Generation Holocaust Survivor Discussion and Writing Workshops continue with an online presence, attracting participants from across the United States, Canada, England and Australia. This Workshop explores 2nd Gen identity, offering a confidential environment. Children of Survivors discuss their parents stories, explore their own identity and the complexities of inheriting the responsibility of personal yet historical experiences. Once immersed in the workshop, some participants chose to write or tell, as a personal journey. Others write as a gift of legacy for their children and grandchildren, schools or the public. Others attend simply to feel part of a community. The great thing about the workshop is you never have to write or say a word to attend. SFI offers other workshops with themes ranging from creative writing, identity and more. Chapter Endnotes Book DiscussionsChapter Endnotes offers an excellent monthly book discussion. Stacey Goldring, SFI founder and writer has been facilitating book discussions for over 14 years. The literary discussions offer deep dive in carefully selected titles, presenting rich conversation and learning. We encourage our readers to purchase their books at independent bookseller, San Marco”