GamerTab
That was an excellent one.
Flyerplesys
Perfectly adorable
Lightdeossk
Captivating movie !
Philippa
All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.
mickeesks
So many reasons to see this incredible documentary/movie. Some say it is better if you know her but not many who have seen this know her and are telling friends to go see it. It's about family, greater love compassion and understanding, history, and human interest. I love documentaries and this is another one with a glimpse into a life with tragedy, humility, triumph, and joy.
jjbedell
Being from Kansas City I always love to support a "hometown" hero. But this is SO MUCH MORE than just supporting a local women with a tremendous story and her loving family who has documented her story. Sonia, a holocaust survivor. She literally grew up in hell. Imagine the worst, but make it even worst. Her stories are heart wrenching. But she is larger than life and her heart is filled with so much love and positivity. She has no tolerance for hatred. This movie is strong reminder to all of "don't carry hate" and to LOVE. This documentary has so many life lessons. The difficult parts of the movie are when Sonia tells her memories of her childhood at the concentration camps. The director opted to illustrate those memories which made it a little more tolerable to "see". Sonia's words though, paint the picture. I took my 11 yr old and it was age appropriate and started some great conversations with her. Not only about the childhood Sonia suffered, but about the LOVE that needs to be in this world.Be prepared to laugh, cry, gasp and reflect. We need more Sonia's in this crazy world we live in.
cvonde
As harrowing as it is to face the inhumanity of our species, I feel we need to continue to do so. The beauty of this compelling and lovingly created film allows us to turn a lens on the worst of our history. It was stunning to find areas to uplift our spirits while dealing with the most despicable acts imaginable. Bravo Sonia! You bring light and hope to all who's paths you cross.
laughlincheryl
Big Sonia was one of those serendipitous finds that refocuses the impact of the Holocaust and its repercussions in not only Sonia's family but all those whose come into contact with Big Sonia. Recently, while feeling nostalgic about my Ohio roots, I learned about Big Sonia playing at the Cleveland Film Festival. And this is what grabbed me by the heart and shook me to the core (and I'm not prone to hyperbole):"Standing tall at 4'8′, Sonia Warshawki is a business owner of a beloved 35-year-old store facing eviction because of a dying mall. But at 91 years old, she is also – one of the last remaining Holocaust survivors in Kansas City. Sonia's enormous personality and fragile frame mask the horrors she endured at 15..."At that point, I was all in to catch the film when it made it to California and this indie-film-that-could does not disappoint. Be ready to walk away with a renewed awe of the human spirit to endure and grow and spark change.
