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Status: Ended
Network: PBS
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 8.3/10
The U.S. and the Holocaust
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 2022, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.3 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Documentary.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Peter Coyote
Self - Narrator
Daniel Mendelsohn
Self
Peter Hayes
Self
Deborah Lipstadt
Self
Guy Stern
Self
Daniel Greene
Self
Rebecca Erbelding
Self
Eva Geiringer
Self
Seasons
Specials
2 Episodes • Aired 2022-09-08
No season overview provided for this season.
Miniseries
3 Episodes • Aired 2022-09-18
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.
