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Helen Mirren Stars in 'White Bird,' a Holocaust-Inspired Tale of Kindness

The film, a spinoff of 'Wonder,' explores a Holocaust survivor's story to teach empathy and moral courage.

  • Directed by Marc Forster, 'White Bird' features Helen Mirren as a grandmother recounting her Holocaust survival story to guide her grandson.
  • 'White Bird' is based on R.J. Palacio's graphic novel, which aims to fill the gap in Holocaust education for young children.
  • The film highlights themes of empathy, tolerance, and integrity through the contrasting moral choices of its young characters.
  • The release of 'White Bird' was delayed due to production changes and the SAG strike but is now opening in theaters.
  • Lionsgate enlisted the faith-based Kingdom Story Company to help market the film, despite its divergence from their typical genre.
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