24th Annual Virginia Peninsula Jewish Film Festival

The Books He Didn't Burn
2023, 1 hr 31 min, Documentary

A critical look at the history of Western thought by examining the remains of Adolf Hitler’s private library. The dictator and mass murderer owned 16,000 books at the end of his life, 1,200 of which are kept in the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. today.

Bredenbrock and Jascha Hannover’s gripping, provocative documentary narrated by Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons, follows Timothy W. Ryback, an eminent historian and expert on Hitler’s library, as he tries to make sense of the historical meaning of this collection.

All films are free. Light dessert & beverages will be provided afterward.

The Virginia Peninsula Jewish Film Festival Committee greatly appreciates the support and loyalty of our audiences. Sponsored by Temple Beth El

Questions? Email Neil Portnoff