In this episode of the Conversations with B’nai B’rith podcast, acclaimed producer David Hoberman joins B’nai B’rith CEO Dan Mariaschin to discuss “White Bird,” a powerful adaptation of R.J. Palacio’s beloved graphic novel. The film follows a grandmother, played by Helen Mirren, who shares her harrowing yet uplifting journey of survival in Nazi-occupied France with her troubled grandson.

Hoberman explores White Bird’s role as a Holocaust film, the power of film and literature in remembrance, the emotional filmmaking process, and how choosing kindness and courage can help confront intolerance—especially rising anti-Semitism.

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About our guest: Producer David Hoberman is the founder of Hobie Films and Mandeville Films & Television. He has produced well received films across various genres, including “Wonder,” “The Fighter,” “The Muppets” and the Emmy-winning “Chip & Dale’s Rescue Rangers.” Previously, he served as president of the Motion Picture Group at Walt Disney Studios, where he was behind classics like “Father of the Bride,” “Pretty Woman” and “Dead Poets Society.”

Since founding Mandeville Films, Hoberman has brought a diverse range of stories to the screen, from beloved family films to award-winning dramas. His latest project, “White Bird,” based on R.J. Palacio’s graphic novel, tells a powerful story of hope and survival amidst the horrors of Nazi-occupied France during the Holocaust. With a stellar cast that includes Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson, the film expands on the “Wonder” universe, delivering an emotional narrative that is as relevant today as ever. Learn more About “White Bird” here.