Developing the Documentary

Rescuing Raoul Wallenberg

Developing the Documentary

07 Apr 2007

 

Preliminary goal determined to produce a documentary film that will capture the stories of Sonja Sonnenfeld and Raoul Wallenberg and inspire new generations to learn about:

 

-Raoul Wallenberg’s heroism
-Mrs. Sonnenfeld’s extraordinary attempts to rescue Wallenberg
-The devastating effects of xenophobia, religious conflicts and bullying

 

The Beginning:

RWCFI expands our mission to use film proceeds to fund new program design and development in the areas of:

 

-child and family development
-youth leadership

Research began around documentation of Raoul Wallenberg’s story, his capture and the attempts to secure his release from Soviet imprisonment.

 

Pre-Production:

Spring 2007: Develop Concept and launch Film Pre-Production

 


-Dr. Kesarev explores with Mrs. Sonnenfeld about the planned documentary film
-Research begins through a series of informal videotaped conversations with Mrs. Sonnenfeld
-Professional HD filming planned for Fall 2007 in Stockholm, Sweden