Anne Frank: A Story for All Time

ANNE is a film that aims to explore the nuances within cultural representation, in addition to the importance of why stories like Anne Frank’s continue to be told. Is it more important to accurately “be” something, or to accurately “represent” something? Is “authenticity” synonymous with perception? And as storytellers, how do we define the difference between empathy and appropriation? These are the questions raised through the eyes of two women both “right” for the role.

Is there a wrong way to talk about the Holocaust? That’s the question at the heart of The Anne Frank Gift Shop, a dark comedy short by writer Mickey Rapkin about antisemitism that packs a vital and timely message. When a high-end design firm presents its plans to reimagine the gift shop at The Anne Frank House, the company's overt appeal to Generation Z sparks a debate about collective trauma, the Holocaust and tote bags.

A post-screening Q&A will feature:

Noam Dromi is the Managing Director and Executive Producer of Reboot Studios, the content arm of the arts-and-culture nonprofit Reboot. He is an Emmy® Award-winning veteran writer/producer, marketing executive and digital strategist, specializing in creative content, media production and brand development for entertainment companies, consumer brands and non-profits.

Adi Eshman is a playwright, screenwriter and producer currently based in Brooklyn, NY. He has an MFA in Dramatic Writing from the USC School of Dramatic Arts. He currently produces live events for the prestigious Talks Department at the 92nd Street Y. His plays have been produced or workshopped at USC, NYU, Columbia University, Los Angeles Theatre Center, the Tank and Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre. His short film ANNE was an official selection at over 30 film festivals in the US and Canada. ANNE was in consideration for the 2023 Academy Awards for Best Live Action Short.

Sofia Shield works in the social impact and philanthropy space, and is proud to be continuing the legacy of her grandfather, Jack Polak (founder of the Anne Frank Center USA). While an undergraduate at Tufts, she ran the "Tufts Against Genocide" Holocaust and Genocide Education Programming Initiative, bringing survivors to campus to share their stories innovating event formats. She received a M.S. in Conflict Resolution & Governance from the University of Amsterdam in 2017, with her thesis focusing on post-conflict reconciliation and education in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Sofia has worked with various peacebuilding, international development, and education organizations globally, including the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. She is also a cofounder and a board member of BlueCheck Ukraine.

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