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Writer-director Finn Taylor joins The Jan Price Show All About Movies to discuss his powerful new drama "The Optimist," based on a true story and now playing in theaters. The film follows Holocaust survivor Herbert Heller, who escaped the Auschwitz-Birkenau death march at age 15 and carried his story in silence for decades. When he finally begins sharing his past, he forms an unexpected friendship with Abby, a troubled teenager struggling with her own pain. Their connection becomes a moving journey of healing, understanding, and resilience across generations. Starring Stephen Lang (Avatar), Elsie Fisher (Eighth Grade), and Luke David Blumm (Where the Crawdads Sing), "The Optimist" is a deeply human story about survival, truth, and the transformative power of being seen. 🎬 Watch the trailer 🎟 Find showtimes 🎧 Listen to the full interview on The Jan Price Show All About Movies, streaming on iHeartPodcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Acast, TuneIn, Vurbl, and smart TV platforms. 📺 Watch on YouTube 🎧 Listen/Watch on Spotify More episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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