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“The Homeless, Tempest-Tossed” (1942 - )
September 21, 2022
A group of dedicated government officials fights red tape to finance and support rescue operations. As the Allied soldiers advance, uncovering mass graves and liberating German concentration camps, the public sees for the first time the sheer scale of the Holocaust and begins to reckon with its reverberations.
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English
“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.
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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