Big Sonia

2017 "Survivor. Grandma. Diva."
7.5| 1h33m| en| More Info
Released: 17 November 2017
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Official Website: https//bigsonia.com/
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In the last store in a defunct shopping mall, 91-year-old Sonia Warshawski – great-grandmother, businesswoman, and Holocaust survivor – runs the tailor shop she’s owned for more than 30 years. But when she’s served an eviction notice, the specter of retirement prompts Sonia to resist her harrowing past as a refugee and witness to genocide.

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GamerTab That was an excellent one.
Stometer Save your money for something good and enjoyable
Mjeteconer Just perfect...
Acensbart Excellent but underrated film
mickeesks So many reasons to see this incredible documentary/movie. Some say it is better if you know her but not many who have seen this know her and are telling friends to go see it. It's about family, greater love compassion and understanding, history, and human interest. I love documentaries and this is another one with a glimpse into a life with tragedy, humility, triumph, and joy.
beverly-29169 I had the pleasure of meeting Sonia at a large convention in Kansas City two years ago. She needed a ride back to her car at her tailor shop at the all-but-abandoned mall. My husband and I were happy to give this spunky, diminutive lady a lift. We loved the stories of her shop that she shared from our backseat and chuckled when we arrived at our destination and spied the leopard print wrap on her steering wheel. What a delight to watch the film of her story last night. Parts made me cry and others made me smile at her wit and wisdom. Seeing her through the eyes of her children and store patrons gave me a deeper understanding of this Kansas City legend. The film is well deserving of all the awards that it has earned. If you don't leave the theater inspired, you weren't paying attention.
randiitzkowitz Entertaining and informative documentary about 91 year old Sonia Warshawski with unique use of animation to depict disturbing events during the war. Includes dialogue with various family members and friends on whose lives she had a direct impact as well as comments by students and prisoners whose lives were forever changed after listening to her speak about her experiences.
cvonde As harrowing as it is to face the inhumanity of our species, I feel we need to continue to do so. The beauty of this compelling and lovingly created film allows us to turn a lens on the worst of our history. It was stunning to find areas to uplift our spirits while dealing with the most despicable acts imaginable. Bravo Sonia! You bring light and hope to all who's paths you cross.