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- ↑ Bill Brownstein, "Unusual, subtle Holocaust documentary devoid of horrific images". Montreal Gazette , October 29, 1994.
- ↑ Susan Walker, "Poignant reminder of death camp atrocities Silent Witness". Toronto Star , April 7, 1995.
- ↑ Elizabeth Renzetti, "Film review: Silent Witness". The Globe and Mail , Airl 7, 1995.
- ↑ Jay Stone, "Iron Lady an elusive film target". Ottawa Citizen , September 16, 1994.
- ↑ "Nominees for the 1995 Genie Awards". Canadian Press, November 7, 1995.
