St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs
December 23, 2018

Cuba Libre May 3, 2018
By Peter Keough, Boston Globe

Los joyeros judíos de Cuba recuperados en un documental que defiende la acogida
February 12, 2018
By Francisco Marival and Jorge Perez, EFE News Service

Wartime Work for Jewish Refugees Comes Back To Life
February 12, 2018
By David Hill, Hosted by Ryan Warner
“Colorado Matters”, Colorado Public Radio

They Escaped the Nazis January 15, 2018
By Sarah Moren, Miami Herald
“They sailed on jam-packed ships, having sold everything to pay for passports and visas…”

Huyeron de los Nazis January 11, 2018
By Sarah Moreno, El Nuevo Herald, Miami
“El documental Cuba’s Forgotten Jewels: a Haven in Havana rescata una parte de la historia de Cuba olvidada.”

When Cuba Opened Its Doors to Jewish Refugees December 8, 2017
By Havana Times.org

Documentary brings Cuba’s forgotten diamond industry to life November 18, 2017
By Larry Luxner, Cuba Trade
“Cuba: exporter of rum, cigars, nickel and … diamonds?”

NCJF Release Information October 23, 2017
By The National Center for Jewish Film

A tropical story of diamonds and Holocaust survival in ‘Cuba’s Forgotten Jewels’ August 14, 2017
By Larry Luxner, The Times of Israel
“New film explores the forgotten era when the Caribbean island became a temporary gem hub after opening its doors to thousands of Jews fleeing the Nazis…”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE-Impact Docs Award July 26, 2017
“Filmmaking Co-directors Robin Truesdale and Judy Kreith have won a prestigious Award of Merit: Documentary Feature from The Impact DOCS Awards Competition…”

A Forgotten Story: Film Delves into Cuban Diamond Industry June 16, 2017
By Brecken Branstrator, National Jeweler
“New York – A film that delves into the history of the diamond industry in Cuba has been awarded a grant that will allow it a broader reach…”

Take Note, Rapaport Magazine, June 2017 (page 91)
“The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), a Jewish humanitarian assistance organization, awarded “Forgotten Jewels, A Haven in Havana” its inaugural JDC Archives Documentary Film Grant…”

“Forgotten Jewels, a Haven in Havana” Awarded First JDC Archives Documentary Film Grant  May 21, 2017
by e Jewish Philanthropy
“The film recounts the story of Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi-occupied Europe for a safe haven in Cuba…”

Forgotten Jewels-Review May 10, 2017
by Bryan Boyne, Whiteflash Inc.
“A fascinating documentary titled ‘Forgotten Jewels” is about to be released that brilliantly illuminates a little known period in the diamond industry…”

Forgotten Jewels Chronicles Lost Chapter in Industry History April 13, 2017
by Rob Bates, JCKonline, The Industry Authority
“Kreith and Truesdale discuss what they learned and the refugees’ lasting impact on the diamond business…”

European Jews Found Refuge in Cuba During WWII, film recounts Daily Camera, March 16, 2017
“Instead of a beginning with a somber tone, which one would expect a documentary about Jews escaping World War II to start with, “Forgotten Jewels: A Haven in Havana” begins rhythmically, with a Cuban dancer swaying on a beach…”

The Fairbanks Connection to Forgotten Jewels  Newsminer, February 22, 2017
“FAIRBANKS — Among the films being screened at this year’s Farthest North Jewish Film Festival is the documentary “Forgotten Jewels: A Haven in Havana,” co-directed by dance instructor and former Fairbanks resident Judy Kreith. The movie explores the experiences of Jews fleeing the Holocaust who found refuge in Cuba…”

Forgotten Jewels Adds to the History Books  Boulder Weekly, April 28, 2016
“Everyone has a story to tell, but stories are fragile and can easily be forgotten. They must be cared for and saved for future generations. And if not for historical purposes, then for cultural ones…”

From Cossitt to Cuba  Colorado College Bulletin  April 2016
“I will always remember dancing in Cossitt Hall. It was an energetic world of high ceilings, hours of technique classes with fellow dancers, and moments of airborne joy leaping across the floor…”

Newsletter  February 2017
“We’ve done it! The 46-minute version of our documentary film is finally ready for viewing!”

Newsletter  July, 2016
“Our ‘diamond in the rough’ is becoming a polished gem so that these stories can be shared with a wide audience…”