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The Holocaust and Refugees, Lessons for Today
September 08, 2022
Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Madlin Sadler discuss the Holocaust and Refugees, Lessons for Today. Moderated by Jake Tapper, CNN anchor and chief washington correspondent. Presented by PBS and the International Rescue Committee.
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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.
The Golden Door (en español)
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Una reacción xenófoba lleva al Congreso a restringir la inmigración.
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.
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