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How Saba Kept Singing

Musician David “Saba” Wisnia believed that he survived the horrors of Auschwitz by entertaining the Nazi guards with his beautiful singing voice. Join David and his grandson Avi as the pair embark on a journey exploring the mystery of Saba’s past.

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How Saba Kept Singing | Trailer

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Musician David “Saba” Wisnia survived the horrors of Auschwitz by entertaining the Nazi guards with his beautiful singing voice.

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