The Pawnbroker at Holocaust Museum LA

Holocaust Museum LA showcases the Teicholz Film Series, featuring five screenings of films that delve into the aftermath of the Holocaust. On July 17, the series presents The Pawnbroker, a 1964 drama directed by Sidney Lumet, which follows Sol Nazerman, a concentration camp survivor played by Rod Steiger, who struggles with his painful past while running a pawn shop in East Harlem. The film also stars Geraldine Fitzgerald, Brock Peters, Jaime Sánchez, and features Morgan Freeman in his film debut. Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion to explore the themes presented in the film.