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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
1. Letter for a Dead Man
Episode 1: Letter for a Dead Man
Enter the true story of Nelly Benatar, Morocco's first female attorney, who rises to the challenge of saving lives in World War II. When Hitler's swift victories dash her plans to serve as a Red Cross ambulance nurse, the widowed mother feels powerless to help—until a strange delivery beckons her to an unexpected destiny. Over six episodes, follow Nelly's extraordinary journey from saving refugees in wartime Casablanca to confronting post-war humanitarian crises that echo into our present day. Episode 1 of 6 in The Magician of Casablanca limited series, elaborating on the real-life history dramatized by the classic film Casablanca.
Created and narrated by Matthew Abergel
Vocal talent provided by Joe Alkire, Chantal Baur, Bob Cooner, and Gil Sebastian
Produced by Mark Johnston ✦ www.constellationaudio.biz
