WRL’s Jewish Film Festival: “The Books He Didn’t Burn” (2023)

A critical look at the history of Western thought by examining the remains of Adolf Hitler’s private library. The dictator and mass murderer owned 16,000 books at the end of his life. This gripping, provocative documentary, narrated by Jeremy Irons, follows historian Timothy W. Ryback, an expert on Hitler’s library, as he tries to make sense of the historical meaning of this collection. Not Rated, 1hr 31min.

All films are free. Sponsored by Temple Beth El of Williamsburg, Virginia
This year marks the 24th anniversary of the Virginia Peninsula Jewish Film Festival who will strive to use the power of film to entertain, educate and connect our audiences to issues related to Jewish life in the U.S., Israel, and around the world.