Holocaust Stories
Holocaust stories come in many forms - originally they were mostly oral history, told from one generation to the next. There have also been diaries detailing the personal accounts of holocaust victims and survivors. Holocaust stories were the inspiration for many films and books about the subject, including Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List.
More About Schindler's List
Schindler's List is based on a book detailing the story of Oskar Schindler. The Schindler's List film presents the true story of the Nazi party member who saved over 1100 Jews from concentration camps during the Jewish Holocaust of World War II. If it were not for the sharing and passage of holocaust stories from person to person, this film may not have been possible. In addition to the book, the film also utilized holocaust stories from people all over the world who experienced the Holocaust first hand.
More On Holocaust Stories
You can learn more about Holocaust stories at the Shoah Visual History Foundation. This foundation was established to record and preserve the holocaust stories recounted by survivors in over 56 countries. Learn how you can access the over 45,000 Holocaust stories available in the Shoah Visual History Foundation archive.
Schindler's List - Now Available on DVD
Watch Schindler's List to learn more about the holocaust stories of Oskar Schindler. And Visit the web site to find out about all the bonus DVD features and the preorder or buy the Schindler's List DVD today.