Visual History Initiative

Doing some research for a documentary and went to the local gun show. The most disturbing item was not the $2000 flamethrower, or the pack of zip ties for $15, or even the fact that you can walk out with a weapon of war along with a 60 bullet magazines in under 15 min…. It was the kids bullet proof vest that caught my eye. School supplies of the future??? If you think this is disturbing, let me know.

I’m like David Hasselhoff…. Huge in Germany! No idea what the article says but at least I’m smiling. It’s about the Regensburg Kurtz (short) Film Festival.

It's official! I'm speaking in April at the
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center about how hard it is to find a good corned beef sandwich in Germany and what it's like to make a movie about it! I'll be showing some behind the scenes footage and giving an insider look on movie making magic!

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Online Lunch & Learn: "Everything’s Kosher" - Illinois Holocaust Museum Join us with director and filmmaker Adam Fried to discuss his up-and-coming film, Everything’s Kosher, a heartfelt documentary that spans countries, generations, and cultures. A divorced Jewish father from Chicago finds himself living in Germany to be with his only daughter. As he rediscovers his ...

I’m in Berlin at the European Film Market. Meeting with co-producers who want to be brave enough to make a series about the Hidden Camps of WW2. Lots of interest…. Now let’s close a deal!

Our press page is filling up with great articles and features....

Press Page — Visual History Initiative Adam and The Walk have been featured in film festivals around the world recently in Soho NY, Chicago IL, Santa Barbara CA, Austin TX, and Bavaria, Germany. Highland Park, IL - Wayfarer Theater An event to help fight Antisemitism and raise funds for Magen David Adom, featured a sold out theater with....

On the first day of Hannukkah, I am featured in a 15min segment on German Television, for my film The Walk. It feels really good to be larger than David Hasslhof on this day!

Adam Fried „The Walk“: Ostbayern persönlich vom 7. Dezember 2023 Adam Fried „The Walk“: Ostbayern persönlich vom 7. Dezember 2023 | Stolpersteine, zerstörte jüdische Läden in der Reichskristallnacht, NS-Paraden – all das sieht Adam Fried, wenn er durch Regensburg läuft. Vor rund 5 Jahren …

The Walk won best indie short documentary! Very proud and we will be showing the film next Sunday in Germany for the first time. More good stuff coming soon!

LA Holocaust Museum annual event last night with Arnold and Hanna Montana…. whoever that is! There were 27 Holocaust survivors in attendance and was very special to hear their stories.

JCC Chicago is having a showing of Irena's Vow at the Wayfarer Theaters on Nov 8th. Get tickets now!

Irena's Vow - JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festivalri Through the eyes of a strong-willed woman comes the remarkable true story of Irena Gut Opdyke and the triumphs of the human spirit over devastating tragedy. 19-year-old Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper in the home of a highly respected N**i officer when she finds out that the Jewish ghetto is ab...

Please watch this important short film about fighting Antisemitism and finding Judaism again. It is about a Jewish man from the US who finds himself living in Germany to be with his only daughter. Very relevant to today's continued fight against Antisemitism.
https://www.visualhistoryinitiative.org/event-thewalk

Visual History Initiative The Visual History Initiative uses film to educate and fight against Antisemitism. We produce, fund, and distribute thought-provoking content.

Tonight is the night! Please join on Zoom for the World Premier of The Walk & Presentation. We will discuss the situation in Israel & Antisemitism around the world.
7:00 PM CST Link opens (Chicago time zone)
7:30PM CST Presentation
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88240040209

Visual History Initiative The Visual History Initiative uses film to educate and fight against Antisemitism. We produce, fund, and distribute thought-provoking content.

Big news…. My short film has been accepted into the Israel Brief Encounters International Film Festival . I plan on going as my first time to Israel! There are a few tickets left for my live charity event Oct 18 at Wayfarer Theaters in HP. Link below. Or, watch online Oct 11. Thx!

HP Event:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/film-premier-discussion-the-walk-tickets-705606396727

Online event:
https://www.visualhistoryinitiative.org/event-thewalk

We will be having a Film Premiere event in Highland Park at the Wayfarer Theater on Oct. 18th Please come for the presetation by local filmmaker, Adam Fried, and help support the fight against Antisemitism.

Film Premier & Discussion - The Walk Premier of The Walk and discussion with the filmmakers. All proceeds from this event go to support fighting Antisemitism. Nosh Included!

Although we didn’t win, just being nominated was amazing! Can’t wait to show the world this important film.
Trailer:
https://youtu.be/-HXRP_vh6DE?feature=shared

Our film The Walk has been accepted to the Santa Barbara Jewish Film Festival in November. Hope to see you there!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/film-premier-discussion-the-walk-tickets-705606396727?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Illinois premier in Highland Park, Wed, Oct 18… red carpet event and film screening along with a Q n A w/ the Filmmakers.

Join us for an event to help fight Antisemitism, Wednesday, October 18th at Wayfarer Theater in HP. Buy your tickets today and support fighting Antisemitism.
Film, Discussion, Action.

Film Premier & Discussion - The Walk Premier of The Walk and discussion with the filmmakers. All proceeds from this event go to support fighting Antisemitism.

Illinois premier, Wed, Oct 18… charity event and film launch along with a Q n A w/ the Filmmakers.

Special Event for Charity - The Walk - Wed Oct 18th 7PM — Visual History Initiative Please join us for the Premier event in Highland Park for The Walk, a short film about a Jewish man, who grew up in Deerfield.  He finds himself living in the middle of Germany to be with his only daughter. Everyday he is faced with reminders of the Holocaust as he walks his dog through

We are having a worldwide event against Antisemitism in October. We will have the online premier of a short film THE WALK and a discussion afterwards with the filmmakers. Please register for the free event.

https://youtu.be/-HXRP_vh6DE

Event The Walk — Visual History Initiative We are having a world premier of our film and event to fight Antisemitism in October.

We will be having our world premier of THE WALK at the Soho International Film Festival in September. Stay tuned for our wide release!

The Walk - Soho International Announcement

We are searching for a few panelists for an online event in October to fight Antisemitism. If you know anyone who would be a good candidate, please have them touch base with us. Thank you!