Introduction

Meet the Hitlers – Goddag, mit navn er Hitler – is a 2014 documentary film about people around the world who share the name Hitler.

The executive producer of the film is Morgan Spurlock.

Outline

Meet the Hitlers is a feature documentary that examines the relationship between names and identity, by exploring the lives of people who are linked by the name ‘Hitler.’

The film raises important questions about the meaning of names, and explores complex issues like immigration, racism, and tolerance.

Yet, it is ultimately a character-driven story, offering an intimate portrait of its subjects, whose reactions to their name span the spectrum of human experience, from tragedy to comedy, and heartbreak to hope.

Production & Filming Details

• Director: Matthew Ogens.
• Producers: Yvette Cobrarrubias, Katie Doering, Joshua Greenberg, Brad Lavery, Bryn Mooser, Matthews Ogens, and Mel Rapster.
• Music: Greg Kuehn.
• Cinematography: Charles Gruet.
• Editor: Bill Chessman and Steve Prestemon.
• Production: Mother + Father and RYOT Films.
• Release Date: 18 October 2014 (New Orleans Film Festival).
• Running Time: 83 minutes.
• Country: US and Germany.
• Language: English.

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