Independent Lens | BLESSED IS THE MATCH | Film Clip #2 | PBS

"Just before she crossed, Hannah Senesh handed him some piece of paper, some poem she'd written." Get to know this modern-day Joan of Arc. At age 22, Hannah Senesh parachuted into Nazi-occupied Europe in an effort to save the Jews of Hungary. As a poet and diarist, she left behind a body of work that has inspired generations. Retrace her perilous mission and get a glimpse into the life of this talented and complex woman.

BLESSED IS THE MATCH premieres April 13, 2010 on Independent Lens, a weekly series airing on PBS. Hosted by Maggie Gyllenhaal, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and innovative independent films. Presented by ITVS, Independent Lens is broadcast on PBS stations nationwide.

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http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/blessed-is-the-match

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Film & Animation

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• Nazi
• World War I
• rescue mission
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• Jews