Originally published here on October 1, 2014. *************************************** Anne, a blonde teenager played by the actress Lenka Peterson (who bears a remarkable resemblance to modern-day movie star Natalie Portman), takes her homework seriously. Assigned an essay for civics class, she is determined to do a good job. Her research takes her to countless interviews all … More Easy Judgments and Hard Documentation – 1949 American Film Documents Latvian DP Camps

My second of two articles about the Latvian Song and Dance Festival in Hamilton, Canada was largely based on interviews I conducted with everyone and anyone that I could find on the final evening, and I hit the jackpot when I sat down for an extended conversation with the very patient and enthusiastic music educator … More Latvian Song and Dance Festival Draws Enthusiastic Crowds to Hamilton