Barbara Berg and Alison Berg

Recorded August 28, 2024 39:44 minutes
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Description

Mother Barbara Berg (68) and daughter Alison Berg (32) discuss the movie "White Bird" and consider their unique experiences as second- and third-generation descendants of Holocaust survivors.

Subject Log / Time Code

Barbara Berg (BB) and Alison Berg (AB) react to the movie "White Bird" as direct descendants of Holocaust survivors.
BB and AB reflect on how deeply they appreciate acts of kindness.
BB and AB remember the time BB's mother shared her Holocaust story with AB's 5th grade class.
BB considers how the Holocaust changed her parents in different ways and reflects on how they raised her as a result of their experiences.
AB reflects on her unique upbringing as a 3G, or as the grandchild of Holocaust survivors, and considers how her grandmother would feel about AB sharing her story.
AB considers the instant connection she experiences with other 3Gs and their overall commitment to serving communities.
BB and AB reflect on their journeys to becoming more patient and less judgmental people.
AB argues that kindness is only courageous when cruelty is the norm.
BB remembers being floored by AB's speech at a high school.

Participants

  • Barbara Berg
  • Alison Berg

Recording Locations

Lower Manhattan StoryBooth

Partnership

Partnership Type

Fee for Service