was it hard to watch? yes, but that’s the whole point. the holocaust is supposed to make you uncomfortable knowing what occurred. the scene was absolutely necessary, showing a stark contrast between marty’s selfishness and his friend’s selflessness. it also fit in the theme of the movie, which is ultimately about human resilience, how you’ll do whatever it takes to survive, whether it be jumping through hoops and screwing people over to achieve your dream, or keeping your fellow man alive by any

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