A POCKETFUL OF MIRACLES Trailer | Miami Jewish Film Festival 2024

Embarking on an extraordinary journey, award-winning filmmaker Aviva Kempner delves into the captivating chronicles of her own family. The spotlight shines on her mother, Hanka, and her uncle, Dudek Ciesla, illuminating their lives before and during the cataclysmic upheaval of World War II. Their journey unfolds from an idyllic Jewish upbringing in Poland to the tumultuous period of World War II. More than a tale of survival, A Pocketful of Miracles is a story of reunion, of tearful embraces that defy the odds. This Audience Award-winning film captures the raw emotion of their coming together once more, a testament to the unbreakable bonds of family. The story culminates with the remarkable lives they built in America: Hanka as the renowned painter Helen Ciesla Covensky, and Dudek as the businessperson and philanthropist David Chase. Aviva Kempner's heartfelt film not only preserves the past but also celebrates the vibrant lives that arose from its ashes. It's a rollercoaster of emotion, an authentic tribute to the human spirit's capacity to endure and to soar, even in the face of the darkest adversities.
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