Testimony: The Legacy of Schindler’s List and the USC Shoah Foundation in Bookstores Today
The new book, published today, take readers deep into the making of Schindler’s List and the USC Shoah Foundation.
UN’s Zainab Hawa Bangura to Speak About Sexual Violence in War
Click here to watch a livestream of Ms. Bangura's talk from 6-7:30 p.m. PST, moderated by USC Shoah Foundation executive director Stephen Smith and United Nations News and Media Executive Producer Andi Gitow.
President of Rwanda Paul Kagame Visits USC Shoah Foundation
President Paul Kagame visited USC Shoah Foundation on Wednesday to learn more about the Institute’s work linking testimony, technology and education.
Rwandan Genocide Commemoration, Kwibuka20, Begins Today
Today marks the beginning of Kwibuka20, Rwanda’s three-month commemoration of the 1994 Rwandan Tutsi Genocide.
2013 Year in Review: A Message from the Executive Director
Executive director Stephen Smith highlights just a few of USC Shoah Foundation's 2013 achievements.
Claude Lanzmann Discusses 37-Year Journey to Make “The Last of the Unjust”
French film director Claude Lanzmann spoke candidly about his latest film, The Last of the Unjust, at a USC School of Cinematic Arts screening hosted by USC Shoah Foundation Tuesday night.
A Warrior’s Battle with God
Sid Shachnow has two Silver Stars, three Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts -- and that's just for his service in Vietnam, where he led his troops with courage and distinction.
“There was no room for conscience,” he confides when discussing his 39 years of military service. “Once I was face to face with a Viet Cong. I had him in my sights as he ran toward me. He dropped his weapon and veered left. I did not pull the trigger. I still do not know if I did the right thing. My conscience got in the way.”
Stephen Smith Delivers Keynote Address at 12th Annual Council of Holocaust Educators Conference
The Center for Holocaust, Human Rights and Genocide Education (CHHANGE) is hosting its annual conference for Holocaust educators Friday, featuring USC Shoah Foundation executive director Stephen Smith as keynote speaker.
Claude Lanzmann to Screen New Film The Last of the Unjust at USC Dec. 10
The award-winning French documentarian Claude Lanzmann will present his latest film and participate in a discussion with USC Shoah Foundation executive director Stephen Smith at the USC School of Cinematic Arts Tues., Dec. 10.
Stephen Smith and Pinchas Gutter Discuss New Dimensions in Testimony at College of Saint Elizabeth
During its Week of Holocaust Remembrance, Stephen Smith and Pinchas Gutter helped the College of Saint Elizabeth not only honor the past, but also consider the future of Holocaust remembrance and education.