Between July 22nd and September 12th of 1942, the German authorities deported more than 400,000 Jews who were living in the Warsaw ghetto. The Germans then began the second phase of their operation to remove the remaining Jews from the Warsaw ghetto on April 19, 1943, the eve of Passover. The renewal of deportations was the signal for an armed uprising within the ghetto. The German command originally estimated that it would only take them a few days to put down the resistance. Standing against tanks and seasoned combat troops, the Uprising lasted for more than a month. In your post cite what you learned that you did not know before watching the film.
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The film the Uprising for me was refreshing and almost uplifting to watch, despite the brutality and hardship that the Jews were experiencing constantly. For the majority of class we had been watching films that described what the Nazis were doing, what they were planning, and we watched the Jews suffer. We never saw the Jews try and stand up against the Nazis, and really only saw a war being dominated by the German Nazis. The Uprising finally showed me that there were Jews and people who were brave and strong enough to fight and resist the Nazi military. It gave me hope, and taught me that no matter what the circumstance or how hard life may be, you should never give up in what you believe in. I learned about the Warsaw Ghetto uprising that I was not aware of before, and it made me realize that people did try to stand up against the Nazis, but the Nazis were just too strong and large in numbers to overcome.
By watching the Uprising, I learned more about the attempts by the Jewish resistance. I did not know the Jewish people used the railroads or sewers to hide and plan attacks, and barely knew anything about the Warsaw Ghetto uprising. There is not a lot of mention of the resistance and I find it interesting they were able to keep going for as long as they did. Even though there were Jews who snuck out of the Ghetto and found their way over the walls, I was surprised to see there was not a lot of Nazis or guards keeping watch, or they didn’t get caught as soon as they crossed over.
From watching this film I learned about the Jewish resistance and how the Jews fought back against the Nazis. Before watching this film I didn't know that the Jews were able to fight off the Nazis for as long as they did. I think it was good to see the Jewish people fighting against the Nazis because we had not seen that before. It showed that the Jews weren't going to give in and that they were going to fight for their lives.
I agree with Sarah, it was good to see the Jews stand up and fight the Nazis. We hadn't seen anything like this in class before and it was good to see the other side and see the Jews fight back showing that they weren't going to go along with what the Nazis wanted to do to them.
The film “Uprising” made a big impact on me. Seeing the life of the Jews in the Warsaw ghetto and how they had to do so much just to survive; climbing over the wall was especially dangerous. I didn’t know that Jews in the ghetto would pretend to be Polish so they could safely cross to the other side. Sneaking over the wall to get goods must have been so terrifying. It made feel so thankful that I have basic amenities in my life that they would risk their lives to get. Seeing the bravery that the participants had in the uprising is incredible; even though they had lost their families and homes, they had their determination to fight back against the Nazis.
I agree with Amanda. I didn’t know that much about the Warsaw ghetto uprising, but I am amazed that they were able to accomplish what they did considering the dangerous conditions they were living under. I just can’t believe they were able to get the resources needed to launch the attacks and how they were able to rebel for an entire month. It’s incredible how they were so successful.
This film is probably the best depiction of what the jewish resistance was like back then in the 1940s in Germany. I didnt know that the underground organizations were so successful in defeating a lot of the nazis and i think it overall created a newer and stronger generation of jews for the years to come. It shows how strong they were and how willing they were to save the lives of others and loved ones. I learned that there were about 500 members of these undergruond organizations who all worked together to make and steal weapons and do whatever they could to kill the nazis. I enjoyed this film and i thought it was probably the best depiction of a halocaust movie ive ever seen.
One of the main things i learned from this was how difficult this was for the Jews. Specifically, how no matter what happened, if they wanted to live, they had to do whatever it takes. If it meant getting sepparated from your family, then that was what happened. I also learned that these people had a lot more capability than i thought they did. These people in the movie killed so many Nazi's to stick up for themselves and what they believed in.
I agree with Kelsey. I was shocked to find out that the jews used railroads and sewers to hide/plan attacks, but now thinking about it it makes a lot more sense.
By watching this movie I learned about the resistance of the jews. If I had been a jew during this time I don't believe I would have had the strength to risk my life to fight against the Nazi's, I probably would have done what they told me to in hope that I would survive longer. This movie really portrayed the courage and strength of the jews during such a miserable time. I was really shocked when they broke the ballet dancer's leg because they didn't want cripples, I personally don't think this was the best idea, it seemed more like a death sentence because if they don't want cripples than they dont have a use for them and would probably just shoot them as they did with the elderly, also it made they girl unable to move as quickly or fight like the others, if being a cripple was really to the girls best interest I believe she should have pretended to be crippled instead of weakening herself.
The thing that I found most inspiring about Uprising was the fiery and unbreakable spirit of the citizens in the Warsaw ghetto. The character that struck me the most within the film was the jewish police officer, who sacrificed his own personal freedom and eventually his life for a much greater cause. From the beginning we were able to see his more human traits, whereas the Nazis and other jewish soldiers were not portrayed in this fashion. His journey from jewish police officer to jewish activist was very moving, and it helped to teach me about the bond that the jews held with each other, a bond that was necessary in dissuading the Nazis for a time. I was also unaware that there was such a thing as the Jewish Council, although in the movie it was clear that even though it was a body of jewish officials, the Nazis disrespected it just as much as they did other jews.
I also had no idea that real footage of jews in the ghettos were intended to be used in the propaganda films. I was under the impression that the propaganda footage was almost entirely staged. Although within the movie, the Nazi official demanded something of that sort after deeming that the real footage of jews would not be convincing enough to the public.
I agree with many of the other students in saying that this film was unlike any of the other films that we viewed in class. In swing kids, we did witness jews lashing out against Nazis, but not with this kind of calculated and violent force. It was satisfying to see that Jews such as these were able to effectively fight for their freedom before being forced to submit.
The uprising has been my favorite film that we have watched so far. I love how it shows the resilience a lot of the jews had to keep fighting and resisting the germans. I obviously knew that there were jews that fought back but I didn't know that anything like this ever happened. I had never heard of the ZOB and what they were capable of.
I agree with sarah. I liked how it showed the other side of what was going on during the holocaust. All along we have been watching the Nazis actions but never really what the jews did to fight back. It showed how brave people were at this time and how they were able to fight together for their entire culture.
I think that one of the most important things I learned from watching the Uprising in class is how the jews tried to stand up for themselves by gaining amunition and pride by taking back what the Germans had from them in the first place. I agree with Sarah that the Uprising definitely proved that there were jews brave and strong enough to stand up for themselves and their people. They risked their lives for one another while fighting back the Germans and something like this should never be forgotten.
I really enjoyed watching the Uprising because it finally showed Jewish people fighting back against the Nazi's appresion. I always wondered how so many people could go to their deaths without at least putting up a bit of a fight, and also thought that there had to be some part of history that showed people resisting. Although I'm sure we all know how this is going to end, but I know that if I was in a situation like that and had a choice between dying while fighting or marching off to my death I would gladly put down my life.
In the film the Uprising there is a large revolt of Jewish Resistance trying to fight back against the Nazi army. The Jewish Resistance gave the Jewish people hope that they can fight back against the Nazis when they had little to hope for in the future. This resistance did some damage and took out many Nazi soldiers. These little wars also gave the Nazis something to think about. I really enjoyed watching the film because again it gave me something to think about. It was truly an inspiring film and I really enjoyed the film and I am glad that I watched it.
I agree with what Dan had to say. I was also tired of watching all of the Jewish people suffering and I was wondering if they were ever going to fight back. I really wanted one film to be a revolt against the Nazi army because I was tired of seeing the Jewish suffer. It’s not fair that they had to suffer while others did and the film pointed that out to me while watching it.
I thoroughly enjoyed the film Uprising, mostly because it portrayed a different take on the Holocaust and what happened. A lot of the movies or shows that I have seen portray Jews as weak, vulnerable, and makes the audience feel sympathy for them. However, I enjoye this film because it showed that not all Jews did what they were told. They were still seen as sympathetic, however not really weak. I didn't know that there was a ZOB and that Jews fought back like the characters in the movie. I have never seen anything about the Holocaust from that point of view and it allowed me to learn more about what happened as a result.
I agree with Sarah. I think that the film really inspired people and gave a hopeful message that you should never give up on what you believe in. I think that even though the Jews did not exactly "win", the ones that fought back really inspired others and showed that strength and courage was what they needed throughout that time.
What this movie taught me is just how powerful people can be when they stand together and never give up. The Jewish people in the Warsaw ghetto were up against the German army and the odds were against them, but they were still able to fight back for over a month. This was very empowering for me to watch and makes me think that even a small group of people working together can accomplish amazing things.
I agree with what Sarah said. I learned that the Jews were brave and strong and did stand up to the nazis
I was absent during most of the movie.
I was absent for most of this movie
I watched this video knowing of the hardships the Jews faced how ever i dint here of any Jews fighting back till i watched this film. Its inspirational to know that despite the terrible conditions they lived in they still fought they dint give up.People today face such small challenges especially compared to what most Jews faced and they just give up. I mean someone in the conditions that the people in the movie faced had a million more reasons to quit yet they dint.Its good to know there are strong men and woman willing to take on any challenge they face.
Just like Kelsey i wasn't aware of the use of railroads or sewers or much of the up rising before the film.
P.S on Tuesday (field trip) i was not in class so i missed a good chunk of the movie and by the last 5 min we watched in class today i bet it was important so i cant completed express my opinion.
I agree with what Ellery mentioned. I feel that the resistance by the Jews against the Nazi regime depicted the strength and perseverance that the Jews with held in the Warsaw Ghetto. It was nice for a change to see the Jews fighting back and letting the Nazi's know that they were not giving up,
I had been previously unaware of a large-scale uprising in the Warsaw ghetto--the most I had associated with the name was the Warsaw Pact, a decidedly less positive term than the Warsaw uprising. The film was gripping, to say the least; perhaps one of the few cases where violence was more than just warranted, but outright necessary, learning that the historical events it was based on actually inspired other uprisings gave me faith in the strength of a people over tyranny. At some point--at some extreme points, that is--all bets are off.
I believe the film helped humanize the efforts of the Jews; they tend to be more of a title, a vague and shadowy abstract concept declared only by history books and bland text. Film puts a more realistic spin on some things
I really enjoyed this film and I found it to be extremely powerful in many different ways. It showed a very different side of the Holocaust that isn't always talked about. It was reassuring and inspiring to see the Jews come together and work so hard to fight back. One of the things that stood out most to me was the women's roles in the movie and their portrayal of being just as strong as the men. This was evident through out the film and it definitely had an impact on me. The roles of women are always shown to be behind the scenes as helpless and innocent victims. I loved that these women stood up for themselves, spoke their minds, and fought for themselves to achieve their goals.
I agree with Erin in that this film shows a side of this war that is not normally addressed. The Jews were fighters and the way that this film portrays not only the men, but the women as well, is amazing. They never gave up and these people wanted their freedom. Their strength is truly admirable and i'm so glad I got to see this.
The remarkable military effectiveness of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. The ability of the Jewish resistance fighters to successfully repulse German attacks was remarkable. The heroic resistance stands in sharp contrast to the perfidity of other organizations with far more fighting capacity - the SPD Iron Front, the Stalinist KPD's Red Brigades, etc. - and shows the gigantic opportunity a united front could have had.
I believe that this film did a magnificent job at humanizing and personalizing the effects of Warsaw. It was a truly moving film and shocked me in many asspects.
I strongly agree with Erin in that this film shows a side of this war that is not normally addressed.
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I liked this film because it showed a side of the Holocaust that we wouldn't normally see. It showed the Jews as people that were not going to be taken over by people who thought they were better. I thought the story was easy to follow and the characters were very relatable which made the film seem more real.
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