“A rare documentary . . . compact and elegant.”
– Dana Stevens, New York Times
“Uplifting documentary . . . fascinating story.”
– Ken Fox, TV Guide
“ A miraculous sharp movie.”
– Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune
“Individuals triumph over odds in inspiring ‘Optimists’.”
– Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun Times
“Potent and gripping. . . . an extraordinary set of circumstances”
– Sarah Madsen Hardy, Boston Globe
“ As a human sentiment, it’s touching to behold.”.
– James Crawford, Village Voice
“A rare instance of humanity during the Holocaust.”
– Chad Frade, Time Out New York
“This film celebrates the human spirit.
It offers hope that people can learn to live together in peace.”
– Leora Frucht, The Jerusalem Post
“A must see documentary . . . . memorable”
– Masha Leon, Forward
“A moving tribute to moral courage”
– George Robinson, Jewish Week
“ Spellbinding. . . A message of inspiration and hope.”
– Bruce Ingram, Pioneer Press.
“ The message is so powerful . . . one of the best films of the year.”
– George O. Singleton, www.ReelMovieCritic.com
“Engaging documentary . . . moving and heartwarming”
– The NYC Movie Guru
“ The Optimists is a wonderful film . . . a moving testament to human decency.”
– Annette Insdorf, Author of “Indelible Shadows: Film and the Holocaust.”
“ A powerful and heartwarming story which deserves to be seen and discussed. ”
– Rabbi Peter Knobel, Beth Emet, The Free Synagogue.