The True Story of One Family’s Escape from the Nazis | Emmy-Winning Documentary

The true story of the Neiger family's miraculous escape from certain death by the Nazis during World War II. In 1939, the peaceful Jewish community of Krakow was shattered by the Nazi invasion. Hanka and her family faced an unimaginable nightmare—forced into the ghetto, witnessing atrocities, and ultimately making a desperate escape. With forged Christian identities, they navigated war-torn Europe, hiding, running, and surviving against all odds. Separated from his family, young Ben endured months alone in a forest, fighting starvation and despair. Against all expectations, the family was miraculously reunited. This harrowing true story of resilience, sacrifice, and survival sheds light on the human spirit’s ability to endure even in the darkest moments of history. Original Title : They Survived Together Director : John Rokosny