Based on Georgia Hunter’s New York Times bestselling novel, the television adaptation of We Were the Lucky Ones is a limited series inspired by the incredible true story of one Jewish family separated at the start of WWII. The series follows them across continents as they do everything in their power to survive, and to reunite. We Were the Lucky Ones demonstrates how in the face of the twentieth century’s darkest moment, the human spirit can endure and even thrive. The series is a tribute to the triumph of hope and love against all odds.
The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center is proud to screen the first episode from the series followed by a panel discussion.
With:
Thomas Kail, Series Director and Executive Producer
Joey King, Halina Kurc
Logan Lerman, Addy Kurc
Georgia Hunter, Author and Co-Executive Producer
Erica Lipez, Showrunner, Writer, and Executive Producer
Moderated by SiriusXM’s Jessica Shaw.