History & Area Studies / World History / European History
I Was the Girl in the Red Coat: Surviving the Holocaust & Reclaiming My Identity
Roma Ligocka, a Holocaust survivor, reveals the true story behind the iconic red coat in Spielberg's 'Schindler's List'. In her memoir, 'The Girl in the Red Coat', she shares how that film triggered decades of buried trauma. This video explores her harrowing journey from the Krakow Ghetto—hiding in dark holes, changing her name, and dyeing her hair blonde to survive—to a life of addiction and depression. Discover how she finally found peace by writing her story. A powerful tale of resilience, identity, and the cost of survival.
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