The US and the Holocaust (2022): S01E02 – Yearning to Breathe Free (1938-1942)

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

As World War II begins, Americans are divided over whether to intervene against Nazi Germany or not. Some individuals and organisations work tirelessly to help refugees escape. Germany invades the USSR and secretly begins the mass murder of European Jews.

The US and Holocaust Series

You can find a full index and overview of The US and the Holocaust here.

Production & Filming Details(s):

Release Date: 20 September 2022.
Running time: 137 minutes.
Rating: Unknown.
Country: UK.
Language: English.