this be a wonderful and powerful and very moving picture . this be one of the best wwii film surround the victim of the holocaust . the dialog and act throughout be superb . i too be aware that the jewish defense league do not want vanessa redgrave play the main character for political reason . there should be no politics in act and just the right actor for the right role . ms. redgrave be definately the right person for the role . i do not know all about her personal politics and do not care when it come to see a movie like this one . her commitment to this role be absolutely mesmerize . i even hear that in addition to shave her head for the role and she use a safety pin to injure her lip instead of just let the makeup people fake something . she bar her soul in a way that few actor can . jane alexander be also very worthy a the director of the orchestra that fania ( redgrave ) be a part of . if you get a chance to see this on tv and do not miss it . i be fortunate to have tap it when it originally air . some video store may also have a copy . remember the past be a way to make sure it be never repeat if you see this movie and it will be one more vivid memory of why we should never forget .