To educate today’s youth is to ensure the enhancement of society’s future. With knowledge being one of the most powerful tools we can pass along to young people today, it is important for adolescents to understand the devastation and perseverance of the victims of one of the most tragic events to occur in the last hundred years.
Through her film, ‘Margaret and Arthur’s Story’, Danna Horwood helps young audiences around the world gain a better understanding of the Holocaust and its lingering effects.
“After the passing of my grandmother Margaret, I was surprized when my 11-year-old daughter asked why she didn’t know Great Grandma’s Holocaust story,” says Danna Horwood, Executive Director at Margaret’s Legacy. “I came to understand that my children should know about their ancestors’ journey of survival, which gave me the idea for this documentary and a new sense of purpose to begin my journey to educate youth.”
‘Margaret and Arthur’s Story’, chronicles Danna’s grandparents’ experiences during WWII, their escape from Hungary to Canada and their new life in the city of Hamilton. Narrated through the perspective of their living descendants, it addresses the themes of courage, survival and love, and educates youth about the need for tolerance and kindness in our world.
“The documentary is important not just to my family, but also to everyone else affected by the Holocaust,” adds Horwood. “I’d like to think I am honouring those who lived through those tragic times by inspiring youth to be better people each and everyday.”
Horwood created a free outreach program funded by the Weisz Family Foundation to help further share the story of Margaret and Arthur Weisz. She travels worldwide speaking to young people of all ages and teaching them about the Holocaust through the educational tool of film. Along with providing an interactive session, audience members also have the opportunity to discuss this event with Horwood, as it may be the first time hearing about it for some people.
For more information or to book a presentation, visit margaretslegacy.com.
