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A Wing and a Prayer: A Secret Operation to Prevent a Second Holocaust

Sa_wing_and_a_prayer screeningcreening and panel discussion.

A Wing and a Prayer tells the virtually unknown story of World War II aviators who risked their lives and freedom in 1948 to prevent a second Holocaust. This hour-long film features exclusive interviews by the operation’s key members, including mastermind Al Schwimmer and chief pilot Sam Lewis. Written, directed and produced by Penn State University Senior Lecturer Boaz Dvir (Jessie’s Dad, Discovering Gloria), A Wing and a Prayer features firsthand accounts of daring escapes and heart-pounding action by Schwimmer, Lewis and other members of the group, including Christian radio operator Eddie Styrak, who was arrested by the British for trying to bring Holocaust survivors into the burgeoning Jewish state.











When: Mon., May. 18, 2015 at 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Where: American Jewish Historical Society
15 W. 16th St.
212-294-6160
Price: $10
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Sa_wing_and_a_prayer screeningcreening and panel discussion.

A Wing and a Prayer tells the virtually unknown story of World War II aviators who risked their lives and freedom in 1948 to prevent a second Holocaust. This hour-long film features exclusive interviews by the operation’s key members, including mastermind Al Schwimmer and chief pilot Sam Lewis. Written, directed and produced by Penn State University Senior Lecturer Boaz Dvir (Jessie’s Dad, Discovering Gloria), A Wing and a Prayer features firsthand accounts of daring escapes and heart-pounding action by Schwimmer, Lewis and other members of the group, including Christian radio operator Eddie Styrak, who was arrested by the British for trying to bring Holocaust survivors into the burgeoning Jewish state.

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