The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) released a groundbreaking video collaboration between social media influencer Montana Tucker and former neo-Nazi skinhead Arno Michaelis at Santa Monica Pier, highlighting their efforts to educate about the Holocaust and combat antisemitism.
A recent CAM study revealed that 61% of American Jews have experienced antisemitism since the events of Oct. 7, 2023, underscoring the urgency of their initiative. The video, released on International Holocaust Remembrance Day – marking 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz – features candid conversations with passersby about Holocaust history and antisemitism.
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"As the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, I feel a deep responsibility to share their stories and ensure the lessons of the Holocaust are never forgotten," Tucker said in a CAM statement. "Standing alongside someone like Arno, who represents the power of transformation and redemption, shows that even in the darkest places, there's hope for change. Together, we're proving that education and honest conversations can break down barriers and create a path toward understanding and unity."
Michaelis, who renounced his neo-Nazi ideology three decades ago, now works as a public speaker, filmmaker, and author, as well as an interventionist at Parents 4 Peace, dedicating his life to combating extremism.
The initiative comes at a critical time, as CAM – a global coalition engaging more than 850 partner organizations and five million people from diverse religious, political, and cultural backgrounds – continues its mission to fight antisemitism through collaborative action and education.
