Exploring the U.S. and the Holocaust

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Filmmakers Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein tell the story behind their most important film to date.

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As the Allies liberate German camps, the public sees the sheer scale of the Holocaust.

As war begins, some Americans work tirelessly to help refugees; others remain indiﬀerent....

Reversing open borders, a xenophobic backlash prompts Congress to restrict immigration.

El público ve la magnitud del Holocausto.

Algunos estadounidenses ayudan a los refugiados; otros son indiferentes.

Una reacción xenófoba lleva al Congreso a restringir la inmigración.

A tragedy for the world - a reckoning for our nation. Premieres Sept. 18.

Exploring America’s response to one of the greatest humanitarian crises in history.

Filmmakers and special guests explore themes from the U.S. and the Holocaust.