National Czech & Slovak Musem and Library

December 15, 2025 from 1 pm to 3 pm1400 Inspiration Place SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Phone: 319-362-8500

December’s Selection — Nicholas Winton’s Lottery of Life by Matej Mináč tells the remarkable story of Sir Nicholas Winton, a symbol of human solidarity, self‑sacrifice, and courage, whose actions affirm that even in moments of absolute hopelessness it is possible to do good. The author, Matej Mináč, a Slovak film director trained at the Academy of Musical Arts in Bratislava, has created documentaries, feature films such as Sitting on a Branch and Enjoying Myself and One Day of a Slovak in Paris, as well as the five‑part television series The Magic of Photography.