It is the ultimate tragedy of altruism: the feeling that no matter how much you do, it is never enough.

He began spending vast sums of his fortune to protect his workers, bribing SS officers and claiming that certain "essential" hands (including children, whose small hands were good for polishing the inside of shell casings) were vital to the war effort.

Oskar Schindler once said, "I knew the people who worked for me... When you know people, you have to behave toward them like human beings."

"The Schindler List" is a film that will continue to resonate with audiences for generations to come. Its powerful story, outstanding performances, and historical accuracy make it a timeless classic that serves as a reminder of the importance of compassion, empathy, and humanity.

The film is rooted in the true story of Oskar Schindler, a Czech-born Nazi Party member who arrived in Kraków in 1939 seeking to profit from the war. Oskar Schindler | Holocaust Encyclopedia

The actual physical list (one copy of which resides at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C.) is not as dramatic as the film’s typewriter scene. There were several drafts. But the emotional truth remains: Schindler spent his entire post-war fortune (roughly $4 million adjusted for inflation) on bribes, dying poor and supported by the very Jews he saved.