Escape to Shanghai

A young girl escapes from Nazi Germany to Shanghai, China, but her story of survival was only beginning.

Escape to Shanghai follows Doris Fogel’s epic journey from Nazi Germany to Shanghai, China, making a temporary home and a new life cut off from the horrors playing out in occupied Europe. Filmed on location in Shanghai, Chicago, and Berlin, Doris’s story is brought to life using 360° video technology alongside 3D environments, animation, motion capture, and a spatial soundtrack.

Created by the Illinois Holocaust Museum and East City Film, Escape to Shanghai captures the fierce perseverance of Doris and her family as refugees fighting for survival. Shedding light on a lesser known, but important part of the Holocaust, stream this 16-minute VR experience now and journey alongside Doris across continents, cultures, and the will to endure.

Streaming made possible through the generous support of Agog: The Immersive Media Institute.

Warning: Contains Holocaust references