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Art
The Forum, Southend
Heroism and Resistance: Rescue by Jews During the Holocaust
See the background story of Jews who found themselves facing unprecedented situations during the Holocaust. Mutual aid was essential for the survival of individuals, and this exhibition explores how Jews chose to save their peers, despite the threat to their own lives.
13-23 January
SS1 1NS. 01702 534111. www.theforumsouthend.co.uk
Monday 27 January
One Life
Follow the true story of Sir Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton (played by Anthony Hopkins), a London broker who rescued 669 predominantly Jewish refugee children from the Nazis. However, 50 years later, Winton is haunted by the fate of the children he wasn’t able to save. Professor Lucy Noakes, President of Royal Historical Society introduces the 2023 film with a brief talk in commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day.
2.30pm. £8, £7 concs. The Electric Palace, CO12 3ER. www.electricpalace.com