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“The Homeless, Tempest-Tossed” (1942 - )
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2:10:51
As the Allies liberate German camps, the public sees the sheer scale of the Holocaust.
“Yearning to Breathe Free” (1938-1942)
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2:17:35
As war begins, some Americans work tirelessly to help refugees; others remain indifferent.
“The Golden Door” (Beginnings-1938)
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2:08:43
Reversing open borders, a xenophobic backlash prompts Congress to restrict immigration.
The Holocaust and Refugees, Lessons for Today
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Filmmakers and special guests explore themes from the U.S. and the Holocaust.
The Holocaust and Authoritarianism Today
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Filmmakers and special guests explore themes from the U.S. and the Holocaust.
Teaser #1 'American as Apple Pie'
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"Exclusion of people, and shutting them out, has been as American as apple pie."
Faces from the Past
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Ken Burns on 'the most important film we've ever made'.
Official Trailer #3
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A story Americans have to reckon with. Premieres Sept. 18.
Official Trailer #3
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A story Americans have to reckon with. Premieres Sept. 18.
Exploring the U.S. and the Holocaust
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Burns, Novick and Botstein give the story behind their most important film to date.
Teaser #3 'Our Neighbors'
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'It is our neighbors that are throwing the bricks and rocks through the window.'
Official Trailer #2
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A story Americans have to reckon with. Premieres Sept. 18.
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