That Was the GDR: A History of the Other Germany (1993) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch That Was the GDR: A History of the Other Germany online in HD.
That Was the GDR: A History of the Other Germany — Storyline
This documentary on the history of East Germany is told from the point of view of its people, using authentic historical footage and documents. It covers cultural, economic, and political developments from the founding of the GDR in 1949, to German unification on October 3, 1990. Highlighted are: the 1953 uprising, the Prague Spring, Bitterfelder Weg, the building of the Wall, the cultural repression of the 1960’s, economic stagnation, Stasi activity, and the East German civic movement and popular upheavals that finally brought down the state.
Cast & Crew
That Was the GDR: A History of the Other Germany — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1993-05-26 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 7 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Status | Ended |
That Was the GDR: A History of the Other Germany — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: I Was a Citizen of the GDR (1993-05-26) — In this simple phrase, "I was a citizen of the GDR," lie countless individual life stories. Former citizens of the German Democratic Republic talk about their personal feelings, ex
- E2: From Zone to State (1993-05-26) — From "Zone" to State: This episode considers the events leading up to the construction of the Berlin Wall on August 13, 1961 – the final division between the two German states. Her
- E3: From Economic Plan to Economic Collapse (1993-05-26) — Having risen from the ruins, Germany was a trophy in the struggle between the new powers after two world wars. The introduction of a system of economic planning began in East Germa
- E4: For the Welfare of the People (1993-05-26) — The centerpiece of this episode is the Honecker era. The program for the social policy of the SED (Socialist Unity Party) calls for the "unity of economic and social policy". Thus
- E5: Mind and Might (1993-05-26) — This episode addresses the relationships between intellect and power, art and culture in the GDR: "Take up the pen, mate!" The history of literature and art in the German Democrati
- E6: Shield and Sword (1993-05-26) — The Ministry for State Security (MfS) was the central instrument of domination, the "shield and sword of the Party" for defense against external and internal enemies. The Stasi, th
- E7: We Are the People (1993-05-26) — "We are the people" was the chant of 70,000 protesters in the streets of Leipzig and with it came the end of the German Democratic Republic (GDR). It begins as the GDR enjoys its g
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does That Was the GDR: A History of the Other Germany have? 1 season(s) with 7 episodes.
Where can I watch That Was the GDR: A History of the Other Germany? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
