The 100th birthday of “Big Sonia” Warshawski, local Holocaust survivor and star of the award-winning documentary of the same name, will be celebrated with a birthday party and screening of the documentary at the Glenwood Arts Theatre.
Warshawski, whose tailor shop closed in 2023, has spoken publicly about her experiences surviving the Holocaust for years, telling The Chronicle that, “I’ll speak for those who never made it, and I feel the Almighty still wants me to do it.”
Inflatable Films, the company behind the “Big Sonia” documentary (led by her granddaughter Leah Warshawski), and the Glenwood Arts Theatre will hold the celebration on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 7 to 10 p.m. Following the film, there will be a Q&A with the cast and directors, cake and cookies. Those who wear leopard print, Warshawski’s favorite, will be entered for a chance to win prizes from local vendors.
“We can’t think of a better way to celebrate Sonia’s 100th birthday than with our community and friends at Glenwood Arts Theatre,” Leah Warshawski said. “We spent eight months in the theater lobby when ‘Big Sonia’ was released, and it always feels like home for us to be around supportive community and audiences who are passionate about spreading love and kindness.”
Tickets can be bought at ticketing.useast.veezi.com/sessions/w1srbh6gesjw1qh0zv2hbybjx4.