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Holocaust Literature: Multi-Media

This LibGuide is a general resource for English or history teachers interested in teaching the memoir Night, by Elie Wiesel. The guide is appropriate for high school students. The information presented is specific to the book, and does not necessarily a

Additional Video Resources

There are many Holocaust related films available to teachers, however the subject matter and images presented in these videos may be disturbing to students.  It is suggested that at the beginning of any unit dealting with the Holocaust that you inform parents of what films you will be presenting to the class and allow them the option having their son/daughter complete an alternate assessment/assignment.

Interview at Auschwitz

Oprah Visits Auschwitz with Nobel Laureate and Holocaust Survivor Elie Wiesel

 

An Evening with Elie Wiesel

The fourth event in a three year series created by the University of California - Santa Barbara.  Instead of talking about about his various works, the program focuses on the man behind the memoir Night.  Includes biographical information that is not addressed in Night and discusses his own personal struggles with being a survivor/witness.  Wiesel begins his talk 10:45 into the video.

Wiesel, E. (Performer) (2008, February 25). An evening with elie wiesel. UC television. [Video podcast]. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/kC5MbVsyFh8

Encountering Auschwitz

From the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.  Provides good historical information with modern images of the Auschwitz camp grounds.

Encountering auschwitz. (2007, September 13). United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. [Video podcast]. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/1SzuCBVPPZc