In commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Bookshelf in Guelph will be screening the inspiring true story: Nicky’s Family.
The award-winning documentary tells the nearly forgotten story of Nicholas Winton, an Englishman who organized the rescue of 669 Czech and Slovak children just before the outbreak of World War II.
Guelph-based jazz vocalist and publicist Brenda Lewis, daughter of one of “Winton’s Children” Henry Lewis, will be in attendance at the Monday night screening to introduce the film and share her family’s incredible story.
Sir Nicholas Winton did not speak about his heroic deeds with anyone for more than half a century and his exploits could have been forgotten if his wife, 50 years later, hadn’t found a suitcase in the attic, full of documents and transport plans.
Narrated by CBC News correspondent Joe Schlesinger, Nicky’s Family is a deserved homage to the man the UK press dubbed “Britain’s Schindler.” Thousands credit him with saving their family members and now, in his memory, sponsor children’s charities in war-torn nations around the world.
Nicky’s Family is an inspirational portrait and a life-affirming film.
The Bookshelf will have two screenings of the film: April 27 at 2pm, and April 28 at 6:30pm.
For complete info on the Guelph showing of Nicky’s Family, visit: www.brendalewis.ca
Join the worldwide petition to honour Sir Nicholas Winton with the Nobel Peace Prize at http://www.change.org/petitions/nobel-prize-committee-award-sir-nicholas-winton-the-nobel-peace-prize
