Illegal immigration was one route that Jews took to Israel, while others worked on a diplomatic level.

More Jews were turned away from Israel and sent to detention camps. Jewish extremists stepped up their bombings of British buildings.

The movie ends with the passage of the United Nations' partition plan passed in 1947. Israel declared itself a Jewish state, and the war for Israel's independence began.

As the showing ended, the audience remained silent for a full five minutes.

"The suffering will never lose its shock," Bailey said. "It was disturbing to see even after the war how the Jews were treated."

Many in the audience thought the film was well done and accomplished its goal.

"I thought it was awesome," Kohl said. "The movie really emphasized the importance of a haven for the Jews."