“Among Neighbors” honored with a Robert and Ethel Kennedy Journalism Award

“Among Neighbors” has won a 2026 Robert and Ethel Kennedy Journalism Award, recognizing the film’s achievement in documenting the complex legacy of the Holocaust for one small Polish town.

The Robert and Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center held its annual awards ceremony on May 20, 2026, honoring media that addresses pressing social issues and human rights abuses. “Among Neighbors” won in the category of International Television for its coverage of a Polish community grappling with the violence enacted on its Jewish residents during–and after–World War II.

The film features interviews with a woman who witnessed a horrific crime when she was a teenager as she seeks accountability and searches for a Jewish boy she remembers from her childhood. Director Yoav Potash’s unique filmmaking style blends interviews with animations to tell the story in both the past and the present day. The subject matter is unfortunately increasingly relevant as antisemitism continues to rise and communities are increasingly divided. Ultimately the film is a testament to the power of memory and survival in preserving the legacy of the Polish Jewish community.  

Koret Board President Dr. Anita Friedman served as an executive producer on the film. Read more about the other winners here.