Reflections of Courage

Eddy Boas, Holocaust survivor and subject of Reflections of Courage, recently hosted Australia’s first national Holocaust survivors’ reunion at NSW Parliament House. The gathering brought together survivors and their families to celebrate resilience, unity and life. Supported by NSW Premier Chris Minns and Israeli Ambassador Amir Maimon, the event reinforced the message at the heart of our film: the power of survival, remembrance and community.

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Janet Shay [Director] has always been drawn to storytelling. In fact, she believes that had she been born in a different time, she would have been the “aunty everyone gathered around at night to hear stories; tales of our ancestors, the lessons they left behind and the people in our village who helped shape who we are.” Filmmaking is her modern-day version of this. And recently, it was Eddy Boas’s incredible story of family survival during the Holocaust that called to her.

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We are beyond thrilled to share that Reflections of Courage has been officially selected for four prestigious international film festivals! 🌍✨

🏆 Julien Dubuque International Film Festival (USA) – April 21-27, 2025
🏆 Berlin Lift-Off Film Festival (Germany) – 2025
🏆 International New York Film Festival (USA) – 2025
🏆 European Cinema & Screenplay Festival – 2025

This incredible recognition affirms the power of Eddy Boas’ story and its vital message of resilience, hope, and the importance of remembering history.

While these selections are a huge achievement, our mission isn’t over. We need your support to bring Reflections of Courage to schools, museums, and streaming platforms worldwide.

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On ANZAC Day, Renee Heath MP addressed the Victorian Parliament, sharing her powerful encounter with Eddy Boas, a Holocaust survivor who found refuge in Australia. She reflected on Eddy’s incredible resilience, his gratitude for Australia, and the stark reminder that freedom isn’t free.

Eddy’s survival came at a devastating cost—his entire extended family was murdered, and he only lived because the Nazis valued horses more than human life. His story is a testament to the importance of rejecting hate and protecting the freedoms we so often take for granted.

🎥 Watch the full speech here: https://youtu.be/WGGUKAzRwiY?si=5fIC8Zwiga82F4jB

Eddy’s message must reach future generations. Reflections of Courage will share his story in schools, museums, and beyond, but we need your help to make that happen.

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In this powerful interview on Dutch TV, Holocaust survivor Eddy Boas reflects on his remarkable journey and the struggles Jewish families faced upon returning to The Hague after WWII. While the city celebrated liberation, many Jewish survivors—including Eddy’s family—came home to nothing. Their homes were gone, their possessions taken, and instead of support, they were met with bureaucratic indifference and financial demands.

🎥 Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/Cx9vXXH3eec?si=tXbY1ukEezYDl21l

This history must be remembered. Reflections of Courage will bring Eddy’s story to schools, museums, and global audiences—but we need your help to make it happen.

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Holocaust survivor Eddy Boas sat down with Sky News Australia to discuss the alarming rise of antisemitism in Australia. Having lived here for 70 years after surviving Bergen-Belsen, Eddy expresses his disgust and concern over recent events. He stresses the need for strong government action to combat hate speech and ensure safety for all.

🎥 Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/KgotU5s0W3c?si=ADFS1tg3wvGdRPoC

Eddy’s voice is more urgent than ever. His story in Reflections of Courage must be heard in schools, museums, streaming platforms, and beyond.

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Australia’s Channel 7 interviewed Eddy Boas on the alarming rise of antisemitism in Australia and worldwide. As a Holocaust survivor, Eddy’s voice is more important than ever. Watch here: https://youtu.be/VJ1_lX2qASI?si=ll-ZVpViOYOLjoBK&t=91

His story needs to be heard. Reflections of Courage is in post-production, and we need your support to bring this film to schools, museums, streaming platforms, and the world.

💙 Donate today and help us share this vital story before it’s too late. Every contribution makes a difference!

Update on “Reflections of Courage”

Over the past year, we have made significant strides with Reflections of Courage, despite working under challenging circumstances without the financial support needed to cover the production costs.

Since joining the Documentary Australia platform, we hosted a soft launch of the documentary at Parliament House, attended by over 100 guests, including distinguished figures such as The Hon. Natalie Peta Ward MLC and Marjorie O’Neill MP. This event was a pivotal moment in showcasing the documentary and its powerful message. A feature article was also published about the film and its subject, Eddy Boas, which has helped bring further attention to the project.

Eddy Boas is now preparing for a tour of speaking engagements and screenings, which will continue to expand the documentary’s reach and impact. At the same time, we are in the final stages of attribution and licensing, essential steps for the documentary’s completion and distribution.

This film is the result of over a year of tireless work by many skilled individuals across various departments, all of whom have worked in good faith and without remuneration. To honor their dedication and complete this important project, we urgently need full financing to cover the production costs and ensure Reflections of Courage reaches the wide audience it deserves.

Your continued support is vital to bringing this story of resilience and courage to the world. Thank you for believing in this project.

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