A recent Forward article highlights the documentary Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire (dir./prod. Oren Rudavsky, prod. Tal Mandil, Michael Chomet), portraying Wiesel not only as a defining voice of Holocaust memory and moral courage in America, but also as a devoted family man. The article reflects on his influence in education, politics, and culture — from Night in classrooms to his public confrontation with President Reagan over Bitburg — and offers fresh perspectives on his legacy.
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