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Heeb Issue #17 : Features

My Journey With Roman

Brett Ratner and Roman Polanski visit Auschwitz, the site of Polanski’s mother’s murder over half a century ago.

 

 

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Above: Ratner and Polanski at the entrance of Auschwitz.

 

 

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Above: Polanski outside the crematorium at Auschwitz.

 

 

Related Posts:

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired

 

Polanski’s European Vacation Extended

 

 

 

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