Jan. 11th, 2026 – Bedford Playhouse recently hosted a screening of the powerful documentary short Behind Her Eyes, followed by an intimate Q&A with Holocaust survivor Tova Friedman.
The 40-minute film chronicles Tova’s extraordinary life—from surviving Auschwitz as one of the youngest children to rebuilding her life as a therapist and advocate. Today, she reaches millions through her TikTok channel, sharing personal stories and lessons from history to promote empathy and combat prejudice.
The discussion after the screening explored Tova’s experience, the challenges of bringing her story to film, and the importance of connecting Holocaust history to contemporary issues of intolerance. The audience left inspired by her courage, resilience, and dedication to educating future generations.
Behind Her Eyes was produced by Life Stories, demonstrating the transformative power of storytelling across generations.
📸 Peter T Michaelis
