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To Auschwitz and Back: The Joe Engel Story
To Auschwitz and Back: The Joe Engel Story

To Auschwitz and Back: The Joe Engel Story

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Documentary

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This is a story of faith, renewal and redemption. Joe Engel, with an unwavering will to live, overcame unimaginable horrors to become a treasured citizen, community leader, teacher and philanthropist.

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Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

47 mins

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Release Date

18 November 2017

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Cast

Joel Engel

Joel Engel

Himself

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