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The Magician of Casablanca: A Sephardic Woman's Quest to Save Lives in WW2
Discover the little-known history of Nelly Benatar, Morocco's first female attorney, who transformed bureaucratic red tape into life-saving magic during World War II's darkest hours. Beyond the familiar backdrop of the film Casablanca, follow one extraordinary woman's courageous journey from wartime rescue missions to post-war humanitarian work, confronting issues of refugees, immigration, and identity that remain relevant today.
The Magician of Casablanca: A Sephardic Woman's Quest to Save Lives in WW2
5. Into the Wilderness
After Operation Torch, Nelly Benatar's humanitarian mission expands to liberating Spanish political prisoners and other victims of fascism from Vichy’s forced-labor camps. While Roosevelt and Churchill plot “unconditional surrender” at the famous Casablanca Conference, Nelly shrewdly rallies support to close these colonial camps for good. Meanwhile, in UN displaced-persons camps, Nelly faces the horrifying challenge of helping Holocaust survivors.
Created and narrated by Matthew Abergel
Vocal talent provided by Joe Alkire, Chantal Baur, Bob Cooner, Charlotte French, Ron Ranagan, Lenore Sebastian, and Gil Sebastian
Produced by Mark Johnston ✦ www.constellationaudio.biz
