Live 2 Tell

Artist: Gillian Laub

Event photographs: Jason Schmidt

Film editor: Sam Vladimirsky

GILLIAN LAUB, critically-acclaimed photographer and director, realized the need to document the testimony of survivors while we still have the chance. The Jewish experience through human history is the story of persecution and an enormous will to survive. Yet awareness of this history is at risk, especially amongst younger generations. Twenty percent of 18-29 year old Americans believe the Holocaust was a myth. Magnifying the stories of the last living survivors feels urgent at this time.

The dedicated goal of LIVE2TELL is to elevate the consciousness and spark conversation about the parallels between past and present. These narratives need to be revived using a more contemporary lens to reach new generations. The first hand stories of survivors need to continue to be shared, retold and passed down. 

Their wisdom must serve as a warning. L’dor Vador. From generation to generation. We live to tell.

On January 27th, 2025, images of the Survivors were honored and projected onto New World Symphony and other buildings in Miami, FL, leading the viewer back to a dedicated instagram feed where the portraits and stories are shared.