The LRB Podcast Adolfo Kaminsky, Beyond Borders
Sep 13, 2023
Adolfo Kaminsky, a first-class forger and agent of the French Resistance, saved thousands of lives. He later used his counterfeiting skills for anticolonialist causes and became a renowned photographer. This episode explores his life, including his rigorous approach to forgery and his contributions to resistance movements worldwide. It also delves into his early life, involvement in the resistance, life in Algeria, and work as a counselor. The experiences of a 93-year-old forager who connects anti-colonial resistance and anti-fascism are also shared.
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