Eli thought he was just doing homework. What he found was a story his grandfather had buried for decades.
“The Samuel Project” is about a teenager who discovers his grandfather Samuel (Hal Linden) was rescued from the Nazis by a young woman during World War II — a story Samuel never told anyone.
Join us for this tender story about memory, art and the courage it takes to speak what we’ve kept silent.
Eli wants to turn Samuel’s story into an animated film for class. Samuel resists.
As Eli keeps asking the questions no one else dared to ask, his grandfather softens. A bond forms across generations. And both discover that storytelling isn’t just about preserving the past — it’s about healing the present.
Critics praise the film’s emotional honesty:
“Inspirational and evocative.” — John Delia Sr., Aced
“May even leave you teary-eyed.” — Kelsi Rooks, Mind on Movies
“Direct relevance to today’s headlines.” — Dave McNary, Variety
Watch the trailer here.
This is a film about what we inherit, what we hide and what it means to finally speak the truth. Bring someone who understands that some stories need to be told — even when they hurt.
Runtime: 1h 32m
Rated PG-13
Discussion and refreshments follow the screening
Suggested donation: $10 for ages 13 and up
