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The Golden Door (en español)
September 18, 2022
Congreso revierte fronteras abiertas; Hitler y los nazis comienzan su persecución de los judíos alemanes, lo que hace que muchos busquen refugio; El presidente Franklin D. Roosevelt está preocupado pero no puede coordinar una respuesta a la crisis.
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English
“The Homeless, Tempest-Tossed” (1942 - )
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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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As war begins, some Americans work tirelessly to help refugees; others remain indifferent....
“The Golden Door” (Beginnings-1938)
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Reversing open borders, a xenophobic backlash prompts Congress to restrict immigration.
Español
Yearning to Breathe Free (en español)
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Algunos estadounidenses ayudan a los refugiados; otros son indiferentes.
Clips & Previews
Official Trailer #1
September 18, 2022
A tragedy for the world - a reckoning for our nation. Premieres Sept. 18.
Extended Trailer
September 18, 2022
Exploring America’s response to one of the greatest humanitarian crises in history.
Exploring the U.S. and the Holocaust
September 18, 2022
Burns, Novick and Botstein give the story behind their most important film to date.
The Holocaust and Refugees, Lessons for Today
September 8, 2022
Filmmakers and special guests explore themes from the U.S. and the Holocaust.
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