The popular film ‘Schindler’s List’ sheds some insight into
the life of Oskar Schindler and the holocaust, however visiting his famed enamel
factory reveals this charismatic man’s true life. A former criminal and
prisoner in Germany, Oskar Schindler moved to Poland after the Nazi invaders
had conquered it in hopes to find wealth in exploiting the fallen lands
resources and workforce.
Time however would change his mindset, goals and motivations
as he acquired sympathy for the plight of the Jews. His factory gave hope in
the darkest times of the Krakow Ghetto, offering employees the best conditions
possible and daily warm meals. When the Gastapo was ordered to round up all
Jews to be sent to neighboring concentration camps; Schindler demanded his Jews
stay and did his best to get those deported sent back to spare their lives. His
factory slowly acquired more and more Jewish workers, offering no dream life
but a safe haven from a worse fate. 
Although his true intentions remain today controversial only
those who survived the Holocaust as a result of Oskar Schindler can attest to
that. Regardless of the stories that have emerged from Hollywood, it seems that
this place will forever radiate myths of heroism and compassion during the
world’s darkest times.
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