How and why did a group of Jews in the Terezín Ghetto learn to sing Giuseppe Verdi’s Requiem – a Catholic Mass – in the original Latin? What did it mean to them and what does it mean for us?

This is the story of Defiant Requiem. The 45-minute documentary film is designed for classroom use and accompanying educational materials provide a wide range of lessons appropriate for a variety of disciplines. To access the film and classroom materials please create a free account.