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Izidor Ruckel in 2020

The Atlantic: Can an unloved child learn to love?

The Atlantic takes a deep dive into Izidor Ruckel’s story of surviving a horrific Romanian orphanage. Presenting comprehensive analysis of institutionalized children from experts, the almost 9,000-word story is the most in-depth look to date of what he and tens of thousands of Romanian orphans endured under Nicolae Ceaușescu’s Communist regime. Read The Atlantic article…

Izidor being interviewed on TV, photo by Mihai Popa

Ruckel attends Romanian premiere of ‘The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman’

Ruckel ends two years’ service with successful event On January 10th, Izidor Ruckel attended the Romanian premiere of The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman in Bucharest. The event, held in Cinema Pro’s largest theater, drew over 400 people, including journalists, social workers, NGO representatives, and Romanian adoptive parents. Attendees flocked to watch the docuseries’…

Izidor and Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman interviews Izidor Ruckel for new docuseries

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Morgan Freeman interviews Izidor Ruckel for new docuseriesThe Story of Us with Morgan Freeman highlights the power of love with Ruckel’s story LOS ANGELES, Calif., October 2, 2017 – Morgan Freeman interviewed Izidor Ruckel for the six-part docuseries The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman, premiering on National Geographic in the U.S. on October 11…

Los Angeles - Host Morgan Freeman meets with Izidor Ruckel

Izidor Ruckel intervievat de Morgan Freeman pentru un serial de televiziune

PENTRU  DISTRIBUȚIE IMEDIATA Izidor Ruckel intervievat de Morgan Freeman pentru un serial de televiziune”Povestea noastră” cu Morgan Freeman evidențiază puterea dragostei prin povestea lui Izidor Ruckel. LOS ANGELES, Calif., 2 Octombrie, 2017 – Morgan Freeman la intervievat pe Ruckel pentru un documentar ce face parte dintr-un serial, ce are șase părți, intitulat “Povestea noastră”, ce va…

Hungarian newspaper article

BAMA Mediaworks: Budapest, Hungary

Izidor Ruckel is interviewed regarding a report by the Romanian Prosecutor’s Office on the Crime of Communism (IICCMER), which documents the era’s lack of care for orphans. (Story archived.)

Izidor interviewed on Observer TV

Antena 1 Observator: Bucharest, Romania

Izidor, supravieţuitorul din „Orfelinatul Groazei“ din Sighetu Marmaţiei: Există copii care. The Observator interviews Izidor Ruckel about the long-term effects of orphanage life. Watch the interview here.