GCIFF Opening Night Film - Avenue of the Giants
An inspiring story about the transformative power of friendship and healing, based on true events.
Herbert Heller (Stephen Lang, Avatar) carries a traumatic secret: now the beloved owner of a toy store in Northern California, Herbert is a Holocaust survivor. The Nazis forced him into the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp at age 12, but he managed to escape and kept the secret from everyone—including his own children—for 60 years. When Herbert is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he befriends Abbey (Elsie Fisher), an isolated teenager whose own struggles inspire him to open up.
“I love the way this film intertwines past and present, and tells a story that affects all generations...one person can make a difference; a giant! A terrific film.” —Liam Neeson, Actor
WINNER: Miami Jewish Film Festival (Jury Award)
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2642365-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2642365-2
