During WWII, Pierre Sauvage and his family were hidden in the French village of Le Chambon. The Chambonnaise people saved approximately 5,000 Jewish adults and children during the war.
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Weapons of the Spirit
This film tells the story of the people of Le Chambon, who saved 5,000 Jews during WWII.
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