Michael Bornstein was liberated from Auschwitz at four years old. He kept silent about his experiences for over 70 years, even from his family. That was until he saw Holocaust deniers using his photo as an example that stories of Holocaust were exaggerated. Horrified, Bornstein enlisted the help of his daughter Debbie Bornstein Holinstat to tell share the details of how he came to Auschwitz and his miraculous survival.
Watch Soledad’s interview with Michael and Debbie on why they felt now was the right time to tell this Holocaust story.
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