Laemmle's List

In this fascinating documentary, artist and educator Deborah Blum embarks on a deeply personal journey to uncover the hidden heroism of her great-grandfather’s first cousin, Carl Laemmle, a Hollywood trailblazer and one of Universal Studios founding figures. A largely unsung hero, Laemmle used his influence to save Jews from Nazi Germany, yet his courageous efforts remain scarcely acknowledged by Hollywood today. In this fascinating documentary, artist and educator Deborah Blum embarks on a deeply personal journey to uncover the hidden heroism of her great-grandfather’s first cousin, Carl Laemmle, a Hollywood trailblazer and one of Universal Studios founding figures. A largely unsung hero, Laemmle used his influence to save Jews from Nazi Germany, yet his courageous efforts remain scarcely acknowledged by Hollywood today. In this fascinating documentary, artist and educator Deborah Blum embarks on a deeply personal journey to uncover the hidden heroism of her great-grandfather’s first cousin, Carl Laemmle, a Hollywood trailblazer and one of Universal Studios founding figures. A largely unsung hero, Laemmle used his influence to save Jews from Nazi Germany, yet his courageous efforts remain scarcely acknowledged by Hollywood today. In this fascinating documentary, artist and educator Deborah Blum embarks on a deeply personal journey to uncover the hidden heroism of her great-grandfather’s first cousin, Carl Laemmle, a Hollywood trailblazer and one of Universal Studios founding figures. A largely unsung hero, Laemmle used his influence to save Jews from Nazi Germany, yet his courageous efforts remain scarcely acknowledged by Hollywood today.