The Sharps' story can be integrated into many different courses and units of study. If you're teaching a unit on the Holocaust (or a Holocaust and Human Behavior elective), use it to examine rescue and the diverse experiences of victims, survivors, and rescuers. This story can also be used:
Facing History is an educational partner of the documentary film and companion book, Defying the Nazis: The Sharps’ War. The film, directed by Artemis Joukowsky and celebrated filmmaker Ken Burns, can be seen on PBS.
Facing History is the lead educational partner for Defying the Nazis: The Sharps’ War, a multimedia project that includes a documentary film and companion book. Learn more about the project and watch a special message from filmmaker Ken Burns inviting you to tune into the premiere on PBS on September 20!