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Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War
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Join an American couple’s courageous mission to help refugees on the brink of WWII.
Ken Burns Discusses Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War
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Ken Burns talks about Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War.
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Uncover the journey of an American couple who saved lives at the onset of World War II.
Official Trailer
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Uncover the journey of an American couple who saved lives at the onset of World War II.
Behind the Scenes with Ken Burns
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Hear the incredible story of Waitstill and Martha Sharp from co-director Ken Burns.
Ken Burns Discusses Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War
1:07
Ken Burns talks about Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War.
Behind the Scenes with Ken Burns
1:30
Hear the incredible story of Waitstill and Martha Sharp from co-director Ken Burns.
Martha Learns Clandestine Work
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Martha Sharp learns clandestine methods to save refugees fleeing the Holocaust.
A Willingness to Act
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Waitstill and Martha Sharp describe their journey across Nazi-occupied territory.
Martha's Emigration Project
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Children from Martha Sharp’s emigration project during WWII describe their experiences.
Gerda's Story
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Gerda Mayer of Vienna recalls saying good bye in 1939 to her parents, killed in Auschwitz.
Peter's Story
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Peter recalls the fear present in World War II era Europe.
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