Education

7th Art specializes in licensing essential independent films that address social issues and environmental concerns, providing exclusive access to esteemed leaders in documentary film. Explore our curated collection designed for colleges, universities, libraries, and more.

Our mission is clear: to bring impactful films into the realm of education, cultivating awareness and understanding. By curating and delivering content that goes beyond entertainment, we aim to empower educators and audiences alike. Through films that address vital societal issues and promote environmental consciousness, we strive to foster positive change and contribute to a more informed and compassionate world.

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EDUCATORS’ REVIEW

The Nazis, The Rabbi, and The Camera

“The story moved us greatly, and we had an engaging discussion afterward. The documentary is well-made and informative, combining the horrible chapter of Germany’s history with the history of Jill’s and the Leitz’s family as well as photography. We all learned a lot.”

Gesche Wurfel
Visiting Arts Professor in the Department of Photography and Imaging at NYU, Tisch School of the Arts

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Diaspora

“As a crash course or an introduction to Caribbean history and the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, Diaspora is an excellent choice for college classrooms. Its shorter runtime means most class periods could include the full film.”

J. Zimmerman
Video Librarian

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50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. & Mrs. Kraus

“Impressive… [A] daring and courageous accomplishment. Highly recommended.”

Booklist Starred Review

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Prosecuting Evil: The Extraordinary World of Ben Ferencz

“So while the subject of “Prosecuting Evil” is a 4-star one that should be taught in more schools, the sometimes-dry and often-repetitive film about it is a 3-star one.”

Brian Tallerico
RogerEbert.com

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The Muses of Bashevis Singer

“’Muses’ is most valuable in exploring this connection between Singer’s seduction of translators and his seduction of a worldwide readership.”

Prof. Ruth Wisse
professor emerita of Yiddish and comparative literature at Harvard and a distinguished senior fellow at the Tikvah Fund

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Nelson’s Last Stand

Israeli journalist and historian Gershom Gorenberg joined the Institute for a virtual Q&A discussing Nelson’s Last Stand and its historical, political, and social contexts.
Gershom Gorenberg Q&A session

Gershom Gorenberg
Knapp Adjunct Senior Research Scholar and Adjunct Professor of Journalism at Columbia University

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The Art of Silence

“His techniques and performances have inspired modern dance and acting, and have even served as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease… may also make an interesting addition to WWII and post-war history classes, as Marceau’s Jewish heritage and work with the resistance are important to understanding WWII.“

J. Zimmerman
Video Librarian

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Morgenthau

“[The three generations] form a notable lineage of distinctively conscientious Jewish-American public servants.” When a legacy of three generations in a family committed to public service exhibits a degree of character that makes it look straightforward, it is something, as this film ably shows, worth recognizing.”

Charles Munitz
The Jewish Advocate

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Educators Pick

Werner Herzog, Radical Dreamer

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