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Mr. Rakowski

A poignant journey unfolds as a father and son connect on a deeper level, revealing the unbreakable tie between generations.

Polish-born Sam Rakowski had to face anti-Semitism at a young age. He and his wife Celia survived Auschwitz-Birkenau and immigrated to the United States, where they had a son named Richie. After his wife's death, Sam lived on Richie's estate, despite their awkward relationship. Richie, a 55-year-old businessman, provides his father with care, but they are both traumatized. Sam by the war and his first son's death, Richie by his detached and sometimes aggressive father.

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Originally Released: United States, Nov 21, 2007

Genres:Documentary