“They Survived Together” Tells the Incredible Story of a Family’s Escape from Nazi Occupation

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  Christina Zeiders is the Communications Specialist at WITF. She helps get the word out about all of WITF's programs, events and community conversations.

They Survived Together shares the true story of the Neiger family’s vow to escape certain death in Nazi-occupied Kraków together.

Before the arrival of World War II, the Neiger family lived a peaceful life in Krakow’s Jewish community. The war changed their lives forever. When Nazi soldiers forced the family from their home into the harsh life of the Ghetto, they planned to escape as a family. But circumstances forced them to separate from their older brother Ben and their will to survive was put to the test.

Siblings Cesia, Ben, Hanka, Basia, and Tosia share their first-hand accounts of the family’s journey to freedom and a new life in America. The Neiger family was one of the few to escape and survive as a whole family.

Watch They Survived Together on WITF TV on Monday, April 17 at 10pm. WITF Passport members can stream the documentary anytime with their login and the PBS or WITF app.