Max & Me (2017)

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Country: Mexico
Genres: Animation, History
Release: 2023-10-12
Director: Donovan Cook
Writers: Bruce Morris
Language: Spanish | English
Stars: Ashley Greene (I) , Hector Elizondo , Bridger Zadina , David Henrie (I) , Richard Epcar , Kirk Thornton , Weronika Rosati , Justin Shenkarow , Piotr Adamczyk , Piotr Adamczyk , Erin Fitzgerald
Runtime: 124 min
Awards: 2 wins & 1 nomination
AKA: Max and Me , Max & Me (United States of America) , Max & Me , Max & Me (Mexico) , Max & Me (United Kingdom)
Plot: This animated movie tells the true story of Polish priest Maximilian Kolbe, and the incredible challenges he faced during the Nazi invasion of Poland during World War II. Kolbe protected and helped Jews from Nazi persecution, and was punished for this, sent to Nazi German death camp, Auschwitz. His ultimate sacrifice came when he volunteered to die in place of a stranger who was distraught for his wife and children. The story unfolds through a present - day encounter of an older man, Gunter, and a rebellious teenager, DJ, using the story of Father Max to teach DJ many lessons in love and sacrifice.
IMDB:tt3656380