Shoah Foundation receives first endowed fellowship
Former director Douglas Greenberg and his wife Margee provided the funding for the award.
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Shoah announces new research center
On Friday, the USC Shoah Foundation commemorated its 20th anniversary with an event featuring trustee Steven Spielberg and USC President C. L. Max Nikias. Building upon its current success, the Shoah Foundation announced its intent to establish the Center for Advanced Genocide Research. The center will be housed within the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts […]
Milius exposes legend and man
Milius, shot by directors Joey Figueroa and Zak Knutson, is one of the few documentaries with an ending that must not be spoiled. While other nonfiction films have no room for a climactic twist, this documentary, a look into the life of writer-director John Milius, surprises until the end and stirs emotion throughout its second […]
Shoah Foundation initiative plans to raise $150 million
The Dornsife Office of Advancement will work with the Shoah Foundation on the funding plans.
Originality takes a beating at box office
First-time film ideas are faltering in the box office, with big budget films losing out in sales to sequels of more established franchises.
Filmmakers attend building dedication
Steven Spielberg and George Lucas were among several distinguished guests.
Shoah offers tours, class resources
The Shoah Foundation has roughly 52,000 testimonies of Holocaust survivors.
In Darkness accurately conveys emotive tragedy
Agnieszka Holland’s drama captures the intensity of the Nazi-occupied city of Lvov.
Shoah starts new web application
Shoah, in partnership with the UN, launched iWitness, which provides access to testimonies.
Biopics detail variegated historical portraits
It’s hard to think of original ideas in Hollywood these days. New ideas might earn critical jabs, or they might never make a ripple. One way to stack the deck in a film’s favor is to take the subject from something people already have some familiarity with, such as a famous singer or sports figure. […]