Join Dr. Shelly Cline and Jessica Rockhold from the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education for a critical examination of the Oscar-nominated film, "Zone of Interest."

Many are shocked to learn that the Commandant of Auschwitz lived with his family directly adjacent to Auschwitz I. This talk will explore the problematic juxtaposition between the world of terror experienced by those within the camp and the ordinary lives lived beyond the wall. It will also discuss the challenges and pitfalls of Holocaust representation in film.

This event was made possible (in part) by the Lindenbaum Family Fund for Holocaust Education, honoring Sig and Loraine Lindenbaum.

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About our speakers

Dr. Shelly Cline ~ Historian and Director of Education at the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education.

Dr. Cline received her Ph.D. from the University of Kansas. She is an instructor in the Jewish Studies Program at KU and has also served on the faculties of the Kansas City Art Institute and the University of Missouri Kansas City.

Jessica Rockhold- Executive Director of the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education.

Jessica received her MA from the University of Kansas in Museum Studies. She has served as the research assistant to the Senior Historian at the United States Memorial Museum. Before becoming Executive Director, Jessica spent 17 years as MCHE’s Director of Education.