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work to do, but maybe this documen-
tary can provide education, inspiration
and promote tolerance, peace and
understanding, while highlighting the
horrors of racism, bigotry and geno-
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July, the documentary will be avail-
able “on demand” via Comcast.
“This film is an important and
powerful educational tool,” Rott says.
“Our dream is to raise the funds
needed to have it shown in high
schools and colleges nationwide and
even worldwide and to continue pro-
ducing socially conscious, engaging
and entertaining films.”
From a serendipitous meeting at
a local synagogue three years ago
to the completion and distribution
of the documentary, it has been
an incredible journey for the Rott
family. Mike and Sheldon Rott were
even inducted as honorary Tuskegee
Airmen for their efforts. They hope
people will learn and continue to learn
from the film for generations to come.
“We all possess extraordinary capa-
bilities if we can ignore the naysayers
and stay focused on our goals,” Mike
Rott says. “I hope the film in some
way ignites that little spark in people
through Alex’s remarkable experi-
ences. As a society, we still have some