Ella Blumenthal is one of the oldest living survivors of the Holocaust. Despite living through one of history's darkest chapters, she brings a joy to life that few can match. On her 98th birthday, however, Ella reveals to close friends and family profound memories of her incredible survival in a way she has never done before.  Award-winning documentary I Am Here (2021) celebrates Ella's remarkable life and her magnetic personality and spirit that have remained undimmed. South African filmmaker Jordi Sank, the director and co-producer of I Am Here, relays how he met this remarkable woman and decided to bring her incredible life story to the screen. In the process Jordi's film provides us with a first-hand account of the Holocaust. “People need to learn from history so that we can have a peaceful future that’s worth living.” - Jordy Sank Watch the full episode at https://www.alamopictures.co.uk/podcast/i-am-here/  Time Stamps: 00:00 - Introducing the guest and the synopsis of I Am Here. 03:10 - How Jordy met Ella.  04:30 - The unique conversations that came out on Ella’s 98th birthday. 05:50 - Ella’s secret to life and happiness. 07:30 - The importance of faith in her life.  09:46 - How she responds to anti-semitism.  12:18 - The challenges of getting Ella involved in the film.  14:34 - How they chose the style of animation for the film.  17:16 - Ella’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.  18:24 - The importance of getting a first-hand account of the Holocaust.  20:15 - The next project Jordy has been working on.    Resources: I Am Here (2021) The MovieMaker Magazine Innersound Audio Alamo Pictures Connect with Jordy Sank:Website IMDb Instagram Connect with Factual America: Facebook Instagram Twitter Connect with Matthew Sherwood: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter More From Factual America: Apocalypse '45: The Harrowing Reality of the Pacific War Tim O'Brien: The Final Book on the Vietnam War Some Kind of Heaven: Inside the Villages, Disneyland for Retirees