Merck Family - Random Notes

Joseph John Merck, with his wife, Katherine Cecilia Eberle, brought his family from the Ukraine to the United States in 1912. This site will contain some random notes and comments about the family background, their experiences, the places they lived, and other subjects related to that topic. No particular organization of comments or articles should be expected.

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Monday, March 12, 2007

Movie Set in the Ukraine

A 2005 movie called "Everything is Illuminated" is set in the area of the Ukraine near where our group will soon be visiting. It is about a young Jewish man who goes to Odessa and out into the countryside to find information about his grandfather. The views of the city and countryside are what we will see and perhaps some of the people he encountered will be as well. One of the group members who has seen it recommends it to everyone going on the trip. She cautions that parts of it might offend, but the humor and resolution of the story are worth it. The movie is only available on DVD.

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