In this episode, host Ryan welcomes back returning co-host Scott for a deep dive into Ed Zwick’s Defiance (2008). This gripping World War II drama tells the incredible true story of the Bielski brothers, Jewish partisans who fought back against the Nazis and saved over 1,200 lives in the Belarusian forests. Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber, Jamie Bell, and George MacKay deliver powerful performances, and Zwick masterfully balances themes of survival, humanity, and resistance.Key topics:Behind-the-scenes stories from Ed Zwick's book.Performances by Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber, and the cast.The real-life history of the Bielski brothers.Comparisons to Schindler's List and other World War II films.Insights into Ed Zwick’s directorial style.Join us for an engaging, in-depth discussion on Zwick’s impactful work and the untold stories of World War II.Find Scott at:The Church of QT Podcast

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