The Penn Stater Magazine

‘Street of Our Lady’ in Philadelphia

March 30, 2009 at 3:27 pm Chas Brua Leave a comment

Francisca Halamajowa

We just noticed that No. 4 Street of Our Lady, made by three filmmakers from Penn State, is scheduled to be shown in Philadelphia in August. The International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies hasn’t announced an exact date yet for the screening, but a genealogical blogger lists the film as having been confirmed for showing. The film made its world premiere in State College at the beginning of March.

As our November/December issue described, No. 4 Street of Our Lady tells how Francisca Halamajowa, a Polish Catholic in the town of Sokal, hid more than a dozen Jewish neighbors on her property for almost two years, right under the noses of the Nazis. Sixty years later, some of the survivors went back to Sokal with filmmakers Judy Maltz, Barbara Bird, and Richie Sherman—a powerful experience for all.

Chas Brua, contributing editor

Entry filed under: College of Communications, Faculty research, The Penn Stater magazine, University Park campus. Tags: Barbara Bird, Francisca Halamajowa, Holocaust, Judy Maltz, No. 4 Street of Our Lady, Richie Sherman, Righteous Gentiles, World War II.