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Hal Linden,
Hal Linden,
Kurtz Klein,
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Martin Ostrow,
Martin Ostrow
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: Shanachie
: Documentary, Politics and Social Issues
: 90 min.
: English
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This edition of The American Experience chronicles a dark chapter of American history, the refusal of this nation to come to the aid of German Jews in the months and years before and during World War II. Hal Linden narrates this tale which uses the story of one German immigrant, Kurt Klein, to illustrate the problems of an entire ethnic group. The obstacles Klein faced in reaching America, and the further obstructions he struggled against to free his parents are well chronicled. Klein's struggle is presented as a race against time as Hitler's policies toward the Jewish people become clear. This video is an unflinching look at a black episode of world history and a sobering reminder that responsibility for the events of the Holocaust can not be laid solely at German feet. Although its length may preclude its use in some contexts, the video's sober tone and careful exploration of history certainly makes it appropriate for use in the college or high school classroom. ~ Rob Ferrier, All Movie Guide
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