The US and the Holocaust (2022): S01E01 – The Golden Door (Beginnings-1938)

Introduction Explores America’s response to the Holocaust, and how it challenged the ideals of democracy. The US and the Holocaust is a 2022 three-part documentary miniseries about the United States’ response to the Holocaust. The series was directed by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, and Sarah Botstein, and was written by frequent Burns collaborator Geoffrey C.…

Andrew Marshall

19/07/2023

1–2 minutes

Holocaust, Military Documentary, World War Two

Introduction

Explores America’s response to the Holocaust, and how it challenged the ideals of democracy.

The US and the Holocaust is a 2022 three-part documentary miniseries about the United States’ response to the Holocaust. The series was directed by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, and Sarah Botstein, and was written by frequent Burns collaborator Geoffrey C. Ward.

Outline

A xenophobic backlash prompts Congress to restrict immigration. Hitler and the Nazis persecute German Jews, forcing many of them to seek refuge. FDR is concerned about the growing crisis but is unable to coordinate a response to it. Runtime: 128 minutes

The US and Holocaust Series

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Production & Filming Details(s):

Release Date: 18 September 2022.
Running time: 128 minutes.
Rating: Unknown.
Country: UK.
Language: English.