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Our Class podcast episode explores a chilling true story from 1941 in Jedwabne, Poland, where Catholic neighbors turned on their Jewish classmates, leading to a horrific act of violence. The play, written in 2008, is set to hit San Franciscos Z Space from March 27th to April 5th, weaving together ten stories before and after the event to highlight the destructive power of prejudice.

The episode features Chulpan Khamatova, Russias top actress and a former Putin supporter, who now speaks out against his Ukraine invasion. After fleeing to Latvia with her family, Khamatova discusses the plays relevance today, drawing parallels to rising antisemitism and conflicts worldwide. She emphasizes the importance of judging individuals, not nationalities, to prevent atrocities like the Holocaust.

Khamatovas experiences in exile, including facing sanctions and finding solace in helping refugees, serve as a powerful reminder of the impact of prejudice and the importance of empathy. The episode concludes by encouraging listeners to choose light over darkness and bravery over cowardice, suggesting that culture and education may hold the key to preventing future tragedies.

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