Videos Archives - Dr. Edith Eger

I Danced for the Angel of Death: The Dr Edith Eva Eger Story

WLRN’s exclusive presentation of “I Danced for the Angel Of Death: The Dr. Edith Eva Eger Story” received an Emmy for director Ron Small at the 45th Annual Suncoast Emmy Awards .

Produced by the Holocaust Education Film Foundation, this emotional first-person narrative reveals how Holocaust survivor Edith Eva Eger’s bravery keeps her alive through three concentration camps during WWII. After years of suffering from flashbacks and survivor’s guilt, Edith was able to heal and forgive the one person she’d been unable to forgive—herself.

WLRN distributed Dr. Eger’s story nationally in April 2021 for Holocaust remembrance. To date, this one-hour film has received over 83% coverage on public television stations across the co

Liberation Heroes: The Last Eyewitnesses

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the concentration camps, USC Shoah Foundation hosted a conversation with WWII Liberator Alan Moskin and Holocaust survivor Dr. Edith Eger.

Auschwitz Untold – History Channel

The History Channel aired Auschwitz Untold on Sunday, January 26, 2020. It is a documentary in which Dr. Eger is interviewed with other survivors. You can still stream it at the link provided.

Masterclass with Dr. Edie

Watch a summary of the Masterclass with Dr. Eger that took place on May 3, 2019 in the Netherlands. Apart from the Dutch voice-over in the beginning, it is all in English.

For more pictures and information, see A Dialogue with Edie – Masterclass on the Events page.

Interview with EenVandaag, Dutch National Television

Watch Dr. Eger’s interview with EenVandaag while in the Netherlands to lead a Masterclass. It is conducted in both Dutch and English but you will understand the story being told about her experience having to dance for Dr. Mengele in Auschwitz . See the whole article on the EenVandaag website.

BBC Breakfast Interviews Dr. Eger

Inspirational Auschwitz survivor tells Breakfast how she helps others recover from trauma.

BBC Woman’s Hour Interview

Edith Eger on dancing for the ‘Angel of Death’.

Edith Eger was 16 when she was sent to Auschwitz with her parents and sister. Her parents were executed. Harrowed by trauma and survivors guilt once released, she went on to train as a psychologist, a role she still nurtures to this day.

Dr. Edith Eger in Ireland

The Ray D’Arcy Show interviews Dr. Eger
91-year-old Holocaust survivor Dr. Edith Eger joins Ray to talk about how she learnt how to ‘find joy within’ after the horror of Auschwitz and to discuss her Irish number one selling book, ‘The Choice’.

BrightVibes Interviews Dr. Edith Eger

No one will be left untouched by the wisdom of this Auschwitz survior

This incredibly inspiring story of Auschwitz' survivor Dr. Edith Eger just brought us to tears. Her story is filled with lessons in hope, love, forgiveness and letting go. She also talks about current events in the US. It's the longest video we've ever made, and we promise you, it is worth every second of your attention. Comment #YES and share her story, if you agree her wisdom is worth spreading.Though she could have remained a permanent victim, she made the choice to heal. Combining her formal education as clinical psychologist and her own life challenges, she has helped countless others lead full lives by moving beyond their problems –no matter how insurmountable they believed them to be. At 90 years old, she's still striving to help people make the choice to heal and thrive.

Posted by BrightVibes on Friday, July 13, 2018

This incredibly inspiring story of Auschwitz’ survivor Dr. Edith Eger just brought us to tears. Her story is filled with lessons in hope, love, forgiveness and letting go. She also talks about current events in the US.

Though she could have remained a permanent victim, she made the choice to heal. Combining her formal education as clinical psychologist and her own life challenges, she has helped countless others lead full lives by moving beyond their problems –no matter how insurmountable they believed them to be. At 90 years old, she’s still striving to help people make the choice to heal and thrive.

Interviewed by Michiel de Gooijer and Karen Maldoy.

Bay Area Book Festival 2018 – Dr Edith Eger -Thriving Past Trauma

Dr. Edith Eger interviewed by Elizabeth Rosner

An absolute must-see: Dr. Edith Eger, 92-year-old Auschwitz survivor and trauma psychologist, came to us to discuss one of the most compelling books we’ve read this year, “The Choice: Embrace the Possible,” which Desmond Tutu called “a gift to humanity.” She was interviewed by Elizabeth Rosner, author of the award-winning “Survivor Cafe: The Legacy of Trauma and the Labyrinth of Memory.”

The Power of Choice

Dr. Edith Eger, renowned trauma recovery therapist, speaker and new author, talks about harnessing the power of choice to free ourselves from past traumas and move forward in forgiveness. Learn about her heroic story of survival and inspiration by reading her new memoir, THE CHOICE: Embrace the Possible.

Prison of Our Own Mind

Dr. Edith Eger, renowned trauma recovery therapist, speaker and new author, talks about freeing ourselves from the prisons of our own minds. Learn about her heroic story of survival and inspiration by reading her new memoir, THE CHOICE: Embrace the Possible.