Triumph of Hope

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Triumph of Hope is a documentary exploring and celebrating the resilience of the human spirit. The first in a planned series of films, the documentary introduces viewers to three fascinating individuals who survived the Holocaust as hidden children.

These three survivors–Arye Ephrath, Helga Morrow, and Regine Archer–share deeply personal and increasingly harrowing experiences in Nazi-occupied Europe during World War II. Guided by the stories shared by these survivors, viewers will go on a journey that puts both the very worst and the very best of the human spirit on display.

Arye’s, Helga’s and Regine’s stories don’t end with the war, however. They go on to share how their lives developed after hiding, including coming to America in search of new opportunities for themselves and their growing families. And most importantly, they share how their experiences shaped them and their hope for the world today and future generations. The film includes footage from a roundtable discussion at Roanoke College where the three featured survivors shared their experiences and hopes with two Roanoke College students, along with a brief analysis by a nationally-known psychiatrist. Do not miss this beautifully crafted, very personal portrait of three individuals who found hope amidst the very worst of circumstances.

Of note, the film was initiated, produced, directed, filmed, and edited exclusively by talent here in the Roanoke Valley, including two Roanoke College alums. 

Triumph of Hope is sponsored by The Roanoke Jewish Foundation, and would not have been possible without the direct support of the Dorothea Leonhardt Fund and the Sam and Marion Golden Helping Hand Foundation.