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The U.S. and the Holocaust
Exploring the U.S. and the Holocaust
Filmmakers Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein tell the story behind their most important film to date.
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2:10:51
As the Allies liberate German camps, the public sees the sheer scale of the Holocaust.
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As war begins, some Americans work tirelessly to help refugees; others remain indifferent.
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2:08:43
Reversing open borders, a xenophobic backlash prompts Congress to restrict immigration.