A People Uncounted: The Untold Story of the Roma (NR)

synopsis

"A People Uncounted" tells the story of the Roma, commonly referred to as Gypsies - a people who have been both romanticized and vilified in popular culture. The Roma have endured centuries of intolerance and persecution in Europe, most notably the Holocaust genocide where an estimated 500,000 were murdered. "A People Uncounted" documents their culturally rich yet often difficult lives, and demonstrates how their present state has been deeply shaped by the tragedies of the past.

details

Documentary
1 hr. 39 min.
Opened May 16th, 2014

director

Aaron Yeger

writer

Aaron Yeger

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synopsis

"A People Uncounted" tells the story of the Roma, commonly referred to as Gypsies - a people who have been both romanticized and vilified in popular culture. The Roma have endured centuries of intolerance and persecution in Europe, most notably the Holocaust genocide where an estimated 500,000 were murdered. "A People Uncounted" documents their culturally rich yet often difficult lives, and demonstrates how their present state has been deeply shaped by the tragedies of the past.

details

Documentary
1 hr. 39 min.
Opened May 16th, 2014

director

Aaron Yeger

writer

Aaron Yeger