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Lessons from Auschwitz: The power of our words - Benjamin Zander

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Classical music mastermind Benjamin Zander concluded his 2008 TED Talk by recounting the heartrending story of an Auschwitz survivor and her brother. This short animated piece highlights that story, reminding us that the words we speak to one another are incredibly powerful tools that we shouldn't take for granted.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Benjamin Zander
Producer
Seesaw Studios
Director
Judy Korin
Animator
Travis Hatfield
Collaborator
Juan Rosenfeldt
Narrator
Benjamin Zander

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