The U.S. and the Holocaust (2022)
The U.S. and the Holocaust is a 2022 documentary series created by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. It stars Peter Coyote, Daniel Mendelsohn and Peter Hayes.
Americans consider themselves a 'nation of immigrants', but as the catastrophe of the Holocaust unfolds in Europe, the U.S. prove unwilling to open its doors to more than a fraction of the hundreds of thousands of desperate refuge seekers. Through riveting firsthand testimony of witnesses and survivors who as children endured persecution, violence and flight as their families tried to escape Hitler, this three-part documentary series delves deeply into the tragic human consequences of public indifference, bureaucratic red tape and restrictive quota laws in America. Did the nation fail to live up to its ideals? This is a history to be reckoned with.
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What is The U.S. and the Holocaust about?
Americans consider themselves a 'nation of immigrants', but as the catastrophe of the Holocaust unfolds in Europe, the U.S. prove unwilling to open its doors to more than a fraction of the hundreds of thousands of desperate refuge seekers. Through riveting firsthand testimony of witnesses and survivors who as children endured persecution, violence and flight as their families tried to escape Hitler, this three-part documentary series delves deeply into the tragic human consequences of public indifference, bureaucratic red tape and restrictive quota laws in America. Did the nation fail to live up to its ideals? This is a history to be reckoned with.
When was The U.S. and the Holocaust released?
The U.S. and the Holocaust was released on 18 September 2022.
How many episodes does The U.S. and the Holocaust have?
The U.S. and the Holocaust has 3 episodes across 1 seasons.
Who made The U.S. and the Holocaust?
The U.S. and the Holocaust was created by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein.
Where can I watch The U.S. and the Holocaust?
The U.S. and the Holocaust is available on PBS, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, KQED, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch The U.S. and the Holocaust
Stream: PBS, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel
Watch free: PBS
Watch free with ads: KQED
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies
