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This edition: Talk Louder





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Episode Details

First aired: March 14, 2025.

TALK LOUDER tells the powerful story of Michael Bornstein, a Holocaust survivor who was sent to Auschwitz with his family at just four years old. For over 70 years, Michael kept his experiences hidden, until his grandchildren’s questions finally encouraged him to open up. His story not only sheds light on the past but also creates new opportunities for education and awareness. By sharing his journey, Michael helps teach younger generations about history and highlights the dangerous parallels between past and present discrimination. Michael's story is a powerful reminder of the ongoing dangers of bigotry in today’s society.

TALK LOUDER directed by Renzo Esposito is part of the CUNY TV Presents: BMCC Film Festival showcase, a special showcase that highlights the remarkable work of the Borough of Manhattan Community College students and alum. Esposito also took part in the CUNY TV Presents studio show a 30-minute conversation with selected filmmakers about their filmmaking journey and process, available now on YouTube

#HolocaustSurvivor #EndBigotry #HistoryMatters #StandAgainstHate #EducationForChange #PowerfulStory

Guest List

Renzo Esposito Director, Talk Louder - film

  • BMCC Film Festival
  • Friday, March 28 - 2:00pm
  • Saturday, March 29 - 2:00pm
  • Sunday, March 30 - 2:00pm
  • Talk Louder
  • Friday, March 28 - 2:30pm
  • Saturday, March 29 - 2:30pm
  • Sunday, March 30 - 2:30pm
  • Gotta Be Gotta Do
  • Friday, March 28 - 3:00pm
  • Saturday, March 29 - 3:00pm
  • Sunday, March 30 - 3:00pm
  • The Impact of AI
  • Friday, March 28 - 3:15pm
  • Saturday, March 29 - 3:15pm
  • Sunday, March 30 - 3:15pm
  • Made in BMCC: Katelyn Walrond-Scott
  • Friday, March 28 - 3:30pm
  • Saturday, March 29 - 3:30pm
  • Sunday, March 30 - 3:30pm
  • Eva
  • Friday, March 28 - 3:40pm
  • Saturday, March 29 - 3:40pm
  • Sunday, March 30 - 3:40pm
  • Grand Finale
  • Friday, March 28 - 3:45pm
  • Saturday, March 29 - 3:45pm
  • Sunday, March 30 - 3:45pm
  • Italian Cinema CUNY
  • Friday, April 4 - 2:00pm
  • Saturday, April 5 - 2:00pm
  • Sunday, April 6 - 2:00pm
  • Friday, April 11 - 2:00pm
  • Saturday, April 12 - 2:00pm
  • Sunday, April 13 - 2:00pm
  • Friday, April 18 - 2:00pm
  • Saturday, April 19 - 2:00pm
  • Sunday, April 20 - 2:00pm
  • Il Caso Misiano
  • Friday, April 4 - 2:30pm
  • Saturday, April 5 - 2:30pm
  • Sunday, April 6 - 2:30pm
  • Aelita: Queen of Mars
  • Monday, April 7 - 12:00am
  • Wednesday, April 9 - 12:00am
  • Friday, April 11 - 2:30pm
  • Saturday, April 12 - 2:30pm
  • Sunday, April 13 - 2:30pm
  • Road to Life
  • Friday, April 18 - 2:30pm
  • Saturday, April 19 - 2:30pm
  • Sunday, April 20 - 2:30pm
  • Kleaf & Flumette
  • Friday, March 14 - 3:50pm
  • Saturday, March 15 - 3:50pm
  • Sunday, March 16 - 3:50pm
  • Grand Finale
  • Friday, March 14 - 3:45pm
  • Saturday, March 15 - 3:45pm
  • Sunday, March 16 - 3:45pm
  • Eva
  • Friday, March 14 - 3:40pm
  • Saturday, March 15 - 3:40pm
  • Sunday, March 16 - 3:40pm
  • Made in BMCC: Katelyn Walrond-Scott
  • Friday, March 14 - 3:30pm
  • Saturday, March 15 - 3:30pm
  • Sunday, March 16 - 3:30pm
  • The Impact of AI
  • Friday, March 14 - 3:15pm
  • Saturday, March 15 - 3:15pm
  • Sunday, March 16 - 3:15pm
  • Gotta Be Gotta Do
  • Friday, March 14 - 3:00pm
  • Saturday, March 15 - 3:00pm
  • Sunday, March 16 - 3:00pm
  • Talk Louder
  • Friday, March 14 - 2:30pm
  • Saturday, March 15 - 2:30pm
  • Sunday, March 16 - 2:30pm
  • Intent
  • Friday, March 7 - 4:05pm
  • Saturday, March 8 - 4:05pm
  • Sunday, March 9 - 4:05pm
  • Friday, March 21 - 4:05pm
  • Saturday, March 22 - 4:05pm
  • Sunday, March 23 - 4:05pm
  • Made in BMCC: Ken Dai
  • Friday, March 7 - 3:50pm
  • Saturday, March 8 - 3:50pm
  • Sunday, March 9 - 3:50pm
  • Friday, March 21 - 3:50pm
  • Saturday, March 22 - 3:50pm
  • Sunday, March 23 - 3:50pm
  • Harmony
  • Friday, March 7 - 3:35pm
  • Saturday, March 8 - 3:35pm
  • Sunday, March 9 - 3:35pm
  • Friday, March 21 - 3:35pm
  • Saturday, March 22 - 3:35pm
  • Sunday, March 23 - 3:35pm
  • Beyond the Borderline
  • Friday, March 7 - 3:20pm
  • Saturday, March 8 - 3:20pm
  • Sunday, March 9 - 3:20pm
  • Friday, March 21 - 3:20pm
  • Saturday, March 22 - 3:20pm
  • Sunday, March 23 - 3:20pm
  • FÉE
  • Friday, March 7 - 3:10pm
  • Saturday, March 8 - 3:10pm
  • Sunday, March 9 - 3:10pm
  • Friday, March 21 - 3:10pm
  • Saturday, March 22 - 3:10pm
  • Sunday, March 23 - 3:10pm
  • What Really Matters
  • Friday, March 7 - 3:00pm
  • Saturday, March 8 - 3:00pm
  • Sunday, March 9 - 3:00pm
  • Friday, March 21 - 3:00pm
  • Saturday, March 22 - 3:00pm
  • Sunday, March 23 - 3:00pm
  • Hidden Histories: Specter of Srebrenica
  • Friday, March 7 - 2:50pm
  • Saturday, March 8 - 2:50pm
  • Sunday, March 9 - 2:50pm
  • Friday, March 21 - 2:50pm
  • Saturday, March 22 - 2:50pm
  • Sunday, March 23 - 2:50pm
  • A Lyve Show
  • Friday, March 7 - 2:40pm
  • Saturday, March 8 - 2:40pm
  • Sunday, March 9 - 2:40pm
  • Friday, March 21 - 2:40pm
  • Saturday, March 22 - 2:40pm
  • Sunday, March 23 - 2:40pm
  • Buhoneros (Street Vendors)
  • Friday, March 7 - 2:30pm
  • Saturday, March 8 - 2:30pm
  • Sunday, March 9 - 2:30pm
  • Friday, March 21 - 2:30pm
  • Saturday, March 22 - 2:30pm
  • Sunday, March 23 - 2:30pm
  • BMCC Film Festival
  • Friday, March 7 - 2:00pm
  • Saturday, March 8 - 2:00pm
  • Sunday, March 9 - 2:00pm
  • Friday, March 14 - 2:00pm
  • Saturday, March 15 - 2:00pm
  • Sunday, March 16 - 2:00pm
  • Friday, March 21 - 2:00pm
  • Saturday, March 22 - 2:00pm
  • Sunday, March 23 - 2:00pm
  • Black Gold
  • Friday, February 28 - 3:25pm
  • Saturday, March 1 - 3:25pm
  • Sunday, March 2 - 3:25pm
  • How to Say I Love You
  • Friday, February 28 - 3:15pm
  • Saturday, March 1 - 3:15pm
  • Sunday, March 2 - 3:15pm
  • Mixed Feelings: Growing Up Biracial in America
  • Friday, February 28 - 2:45pm
  • Saturday, March 1 - 2:45pm
  • Sunday, March 2 - 2:45pm
  • Piled Up
  • Friday, February 28 - 2:30pm
  • Saturday, March 1 - 2:30pm
  • Sunday, March 2 - 2:30pm
  • The Newmark J School
  • Friday, February 28 - 2:00pm
  • Saturday, March 1 - 2:00pm
  • Sunday, March 2 - 2:00pm