The Jacques Salmanowitz Program for Moral Courage in Film is devoted to encouraging the production of film concerned with acts of moral courage, providing role models for youth worldwide. The program serves as a resource for student filmmakers across the disciplines who wish to create documentaries that will inspire future generations.

Jacques Salmanowitz Program

 Who was Jacques Salmanowitz?

Jacques Salmanowitz

The program is named for Jacques Salmanowitz, a Swiss businessman who was instrumental in bringing to safety in Switzerland individuals trapped behind German lines in World War II.