Joseph Cahn

Mary Kay Salerno-Cahn

Samuel Hartwell

Peter Ertel

THE UNIMAGINABLE JOURNEY OF PETER ERTEL is the riveting, multiple award-winning documentary about an aspiring violinist in Nazi Germany who's drafted into Hitler's army and defies overwhelming odds to not only survive World War II, but to become a U.S. Government agent. Then, after immigrating to America, he begins a 25-year career with a small company owned by Orthodox Jews. Peter Ertel, 95 at the time of filming, tells his own incredible and inspiring life story, making this an unprecedented documentary about that historic period, but with striking relevance to our current times. A true story so bold, brave, and beautiful, it will restore your faith that humanity can survive even the darkest of days.

THE UNIMAGINABLE JOURNEY OF PETER ERTEL is the riveting, multiple award-winning documentary about an aspiring violinist in Nazi Germany who's drafted into Hitler's army and defies overwhelming odds to not only survive World War II, but to become a U.S. Government agent.  Then, after immigrating to America, he begins a 25-year career with a small company owned by Orthodox Jews.  Peter Ertel, 95 at the time of filming, tells his own incredible and inspiring life story, making this an unprecedented documentary about that historic period, but with striking relevance to our current times.  A true story so bold, brave, and beautiful, it will restore your faith that humanity can survive even the darkest of days.

2016 G.I. Film Festival

Winner - David Ponce Best of the Fest Award

2017 Chagrin Documentary Film Festival

2017 Cleveland International Film Festival

"Ertel's story is one to be experienced, a story brought powerfully to life by Cahn."

Richard Propes

"A provocative and emotionally enriching life story. Highly recommended."

P. Hall

"A powerful example that goodness can transcend racial, religious, and national barriers, and that forgiveness is possible."

Donald H. Harrison

"Peter Ertel's story speaks to the wonderful potential in humanity for forgiveness and reconciliation."

Cori Biddle

"A must-see for anyone with an interest in WWII or military history."

Rod Bustos

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The Unimaginable Journey Of Peter Ertel