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Author to Share ‘Holocaust History on Trial’ Prior to Release of Movie

September 20, 2016 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Free

Hear acclaimed historian and author Deborah Lipstadt share her story of Holocaust history on trial prior to the autumn release of the biopic “Denial.” The film recounts Lipstadt’s battle for historical truth as she faced a libel suit by infamous Holocaust denier David Irving. The movie is based on her book, “History on Trial: My Day in Court with a Holocaust Denier.” She will also discuss contemporary anti-Semitism.

Free, but pre-registration required to guarantee a seat.

Learn more and RSVP: MilwaukeeJewish.org/Lipstadt or contact Ashleigh Lund at AshleighL@MilwaukeeJewish.org or (414) 390-5741.

This event is brought to the community courtesy of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation and the Nathan & Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center, a program of MJF.

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Date:
September 20, 2016
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Website:
http://www.MilwaukeeJewish.org/Lipstadt

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