How Saba Kept Singing: A Film Screening and Talkback

Friends of Chappaqua Performing Arts Center and the Town of New Castle Present:

HOW SABA KEPT SINGING
a film screening and talkback

David “Saba” Wisnia never told his wife, children or grandchildren the whole truth about how he survived the Nazi concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. The family knew his singing voice had entertained the guards, and that his musical gift had changed his fate, but David’s grandson Avi Wisnia suspects there is more to his Saba’s story. Music, Avi learns, is what brought together David and fellow prisoner Helen “Zippi” Spitzer, a musician and artist. David and Zippi promised to find each other if they survived but they lost contact. How Saba Kept Singing reunites David and Zippi 70 years later, sharing their account of their unimaginable memories. The film is a production of Retro Report and HiddenLight Productions, in association with Burnt Umber Productions.

Following the film, Stacey Saiontz, Trustee of the Jewish Heritage Museum and Co-Chair of the New Castle Holocaust and Human Rights Committee will lead a talk back with Saba’s grandson, Avi Wisnia, director, Sara Taksler, and Executive Producers, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Chelsea Clinton.

Monday, May 1, 2023 | 7:00PM
Doors open at 6:30PM

ALL TICKETS ARE $25
SEATING IS GENERAL ADMISSION

Film run length: ~ 80 MIN
Talk back immediately following film

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

ACCESSIBILITY:
The first row of the theatre is reserved for accessible seating for those who can transfer into a chair, and their companions. If you are unable to transfer, please email info@chappaquaPAC.org and someone will assist you.