Finn Taylor on "The Optimist" | Holocaust Survivor Story of Hope and Healing

Writer-director Finn Taylor joins The Jan Price Show All About Movies to discuss his powerful new drama "The Optimist," based on a true story and now playing in theaters.The film follows Holocaust survivor Herbert Heller, who escaped the Auschwitz-Birkenau death march at age 15 and carried his story in silence for decades. When he finally begins sharing his past, he forms an unexpected friendship with Abby, a troubled teenager struggling with her own pain. Their connection becomes a moving journey of healing, understanding, and resilience across generations.Starring Stephen Lang (Avatar), Elsie Fisher (Eighth Grade), and Luke David Blumm (Where the Crawdads Sing), "The Optimist" is a deeply human story about survival, truth, and the transformative power of being seen.🎬 ⁠Watch the trailer⁠🎟 ⁠Find showtimes⁠🎧 Listen to the full interview on The Jan Price Show All About Movies, streaming on iHeartPodcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Acast, TuneIn, Vurbl, and smart TV platforms.📺 ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠🎧 ⁠Listen/Watch on Spotify⁠⁠More episodes⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.