The historical drama film from director Sean McNamara (Reagan) is set to hit theaters Jan. 24, 2025, with distribution from Showbiz Direct and Republic Pictures. Rounding out the cast are Inbar Lavi, Josh Zuckerman, Brittany Mitchell, Adam Tsekhman, Eugene Lipinski, Michael Benyaer and Josh Blacker.

Bau: Artist at Work’s inspirational story centers on Holocaust survivor Bau (Hirsch), who relied on his creativity and wit while in concentration camps, and whose skills as a forger helped many to avoid the atrocities of those camps. During the course of the film, Bau finds enduring love with Rebecca (Lavi).

McNamara directed the film from a script by Deborah Smerecnik, Ron Bass and Sonia Kifferstein that is based on Bau’s memoir. McNamara, Smerecnik, David Brookwell, Marc Griffith and Michelle P. Griffith serve as producers.

The trailer shows Hirsch doing what he can to remain optimistic during tragedy. “There’s some things they can’t take from us: laughter, joy, our spirits,” he says in the movie as Bau.

Bau: Artist at War has had success on the festival circuit, having been named best picture at the Sunscreen, Myrtle Beach, and Tarzana Film Festivals