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OCTOBER 30, 2009 at 7:40 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: DanRadcliffe.com
Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe has recorded
the narration for the 2010 Holocaust Memorial Day short film Legacy of Hope. The Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) is the international day of remembrance in the UK for the victims of the Holocaust and of other genocides.
Daniel spoke about the honor of narrating the film:
When I was approached to narrate this short film, The Legacy of Hope, I felt very privileged. I felt that in a very small way I was contributing to the remembrance of these tragic and horrendous events, whilst also commemorating all those people who refused to let the horrors they had lived through dictate the tone of the rest of their lives.
The surest shield we have against future atrocities is our knowledge and our emotional understanding of what has happened in the past. The chance to help the vital work done by the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust could not be turned down.
Carly Whyborn, Chief Executive Officer, Holocaust Memorial Day Trust, said this of Daniel:
We are delighted that Daniel Radcliffe is once again lending his support to HMD. With this year's theme - The Legacy of Hope – it is entirely fitting that Daniel, who is so well known amongst younger audiences, has narrated our film, which will be shown at HMD events across the UK. Through the film, people will have the opportunity to listen to the memories of survivors like Ben, Lily and Iby and think about what action they can take after HMD which will have a positive impact on their community.
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Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8934
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Nice to see him continuing his work on a variety of challenging materials. He is not shy about handling things that stretches him or will really cause the public to think. Well done!
Posted Oct 30, 2009 at 5:25 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3663
Hecate3fold says:
I can't think of a better person for this narration. He will attract more of the younger people from around the world to stop and take a look at what has happened in the past and make them aware of the fact that we can't let this happen again with such a magnitude as it did.
Sorry to say, but it is still going on in certain place on this beautiful planet. Let's hope that he will be the wake up call to stop it altogether, once and for all.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Oct 30, 2009 at 8:33 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2076
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
I think this is a very noble cause for him to lend his voice too. I hope it will attract the younger people. They are the future of our world and hopefully they will make it a better place. Well done Dan, I am proud of you.
Posted Oct 30, 2009 at 10:17 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 468
SoccerChick22 says:
Aww. That's so good that he's doing that.
Posted Oct 30, 2009 at 10:53 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3656
Anastasia Popovick says:
Truly amazing the things Daniel is unafraid to do. This is a wonderful service and a truly important message to spread.
Posted Oct 31, 2009 at 2:57 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2100
HermioneLunaGinny says:
Wow, wait a go Dan! It's very nice to see that he's taking on new challenges. I'm sure he'll do amazing. :) That's some serious stuff, but hopefully younger people will be able to relate more if a well-known person among that community narrates.
Thanks for the update, as always, HPANA!!
Happy Halloween, everyone!
HLG
Posted Oct 31, 2009 at 5:41 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 27
Merlin's beard! says:
Way to go! I'm sure he'll do a great job :D well done Dan!
Posted Nov 1, 2009 at 11:36 AM EST
Witch
Points: 670
HpRwHgfan says:
Great! This is fantastic! People should remember, and not deny, the atrocities of the Holocaust.
Posted Nov 1, 2009 at 8:47 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1549
the_girl_who_lived89 says:
I think it's good cause to lend his voice, but if i would see it, i would think of Harry.
I am still proud of what he does.
Posted Nov 4, 2009 at 2:47 AM EST
Squib
Points: 106
I<3Weasleys says:
I'm so glad he's did that especially since I am half Jewish so the Holocaust is a very big deal to me. Remembering the Holocaust is very important so that nothing like it happens again.
Posted Nov 6, 2009 at 1:39 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 461
Dragon_ Lady says:
I am SO proud of him for doing this and he did an amazing job ,his voice was full of warmth, hope and love of
these people's integrity and yes thier hope.
The horrible hatrocities of this time should never
be forgotten and these people so personify hope it is
amazing.This film should be shown in all schools all over the world.....this should never be forgotten....we
owe it to them and to ourselves.
Posted Nov 8, 2009 at 9:32 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 345
Saphira211 says:
So glad he is involved with this!
Posted Nov 9, 2009 at 1:06 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1264
-Alf- says:
Good to see Daniel becoming involved in the narration and hopefully more active in the occurrences that real world has gone through.
Posted Nov 11, 2009 at 2:39 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 5
snowman19 says:
I think he is the best person for the part. He will bring in more of the younger crowd
Posted Nov 11, 2009 at 6:10 PM EST