Starring Leonard Nimoy in one of the most powerful performances of his career, this stirring film, based on a true story, tells of one man's fight for justice. Mel Mermelstein (Nimoy, Star Trek) is offered $50,000 by the Institute for Historical Review, a revisionist group, to prove that certain events of the Holocaust actually occurred. Mermelstein turns to a lawyer, Bill Cox (Dabney Coleman, War Games), who advises him to accept the offer, create a binding contract, present his evidence and sue if they fail to pay. In order to win the case, Mermelstein must convince a U.S. Court to take judicial notice of the Holocaust for the first time in U.S. judicial history. Mermelstein accepts the challenge as his duty. He and his family had been imprisoned in Auschwitz in 1944 and he alone survived, haunted by the memory of those who died. Mermelstein risks losing his job, his wife (Blythe Danner, Brighton Beach Memoirs) and family, and maybe even his life, to keep the promise he made to his dying father to "be a witness to the world." Now he has taken the stand to be a witness. But can Mermelstein keep the promise?
E**8
A fascinating and timely Nimoy vehicle
Wonderful Nimoy vehicle - a true story of a man that stood up to Holocaust deniers. Timely.
G**S
Never Forget
The Director, Joseph Sargent has developed a masterpiece that is based on a true story. Leonard Nimoy was a Russian Jew, and took the lead role that I believe is the most powerful performance of his career about the true story of Auschwitz. Mel Mermelstein was a real person who was offered $50,000.00 from the Institute for Historical Review if he could prove events of the Holocaust actually occurred. That Institute specialized in revisionist history. The Lawyer Bill Cox, advised Mel Mermelstein to accept the offer as a binding contract, presented his evidence and threaten to sue if the Institute did not pay?! Bill Cox accepted the case pro bono. Mel and his whole family was imprisoned in Auschwitz in 1944; Mel was the only survivor. Mel jeopardized his employment, family and his own life because he promised his Father to "be a witness to the world," and took the stand in open court. However, for the first time in the history of the U.S. Judiciary, in open court Mermelstein testified to have a U.S. Federal Court to take "Judicial Notice of the Holocaust" for the first time to become a permanent case precedent. He kept the promise. There is a personal statement I must make: For the first time in my own mortal existence, I understand why some of my relatives fought in World War II and told me it was to end such massacres of innocents; I had an Uncle, after World War II who took his own life because he witnessed some of those atrocities.My sincere appreciation to the Producers of this true life Movie and Leonard Nimoy for now I have peace of mind. I have used this DVD with otherindividuals who came to agree with my discoveries especially to oppose such revisionist history.
C**S
The truth will out
Well done move about this story that needed to be told. A timeless story of standing up to social bullies, and deniers.
S**D
Great story
Spock really nails it
R**R
A riveting role for Nimoy
Wonderful movie about a true life subject I had no idea about. There are those who would try to convince us that the holocaust never happened. Leonard Nimoy shines in this movie about one man who had to prove it was true. I have been watching Star Trek my whole life, and am thrilled to see Nimoy in a different kind of role; one he takes on bravely and without stopping until he has convinced us all that those who would laugh at the holocaust are completely blinded by hate for one race of people who this never should have happened to. Kudos to Nimoy for his performance and to the wonderful supporting cast.
R**D
EXCELLENT MOVIE
A hard movie to find. The story line is deep and the lead role was perfect for Leonard Nemoy. Its one of those movies you never forget.
P**.
"Never Forget" is outstanding and well done and informative!
This movie is outstanding and informative. The information presented was not new to me, but, it is tastefully written and is tightly composed for the viewer who might be less informed on this delicate subject. The acting is perfect. Mr. Nimoy did an incredible job with this production. And, his acting in this movie was his finest work! To anyone who is contemplating purchasing this movie, you will not be disappointed! It is a gem!
D**L
A true TV CLASSIC.
One of Nimoy's Best performances, in a story based on a real indecent, that everyone needs to see.
M**.
Five Stars
Very good video of the history of the holocaust - well done Leonard!
S**E
great viewing
Brilliantly acted by the cast and it was good to see in the cast list that the person Leonard Nimoy portrayed Mel Melmenstien and his wife were also in the film.
S**H
I will never forget Nimoy
Brilliant. prompt delivery and great condition. Very informative and good addition to my collection. Will reccomend to others.
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