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PBS Documentaries Amazon ChannelThe U.S. and the Holocaust (2022) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The U.S. and the Holocaust online in HD.
The U.S. and the Holocaust — Storyline
Americans consider themselves a 'nation of immigrants', but as the catastrophe of the Holocaust unfolds in Europe, the U.S. prove unwilling to open its doors to more than a fraction of the hundreds of thousands of desperate refuge seekers. Through riveting firsthand testimony of witnesses and survivors who as children endured persecution, violence and flight as their families tried to escape Hitler, this three-part documentary series delves deeply into the tragic human consequences of public indifference, bureaucratic red tape and restrictive quota laws in America. Did the nation fail to live up to its ideals? This is a history to be reckoned with.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, Lynn Novick
- Starring: Peter Coyote, Daniel Mendelsohn, Peter Hayes, Deborah Lipstadt, Guy Stern, Daniel Greene, Rebecca Erbelding, Eva Geiringer
The U.S. and the Holocaust — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2022-09-18 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 3 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | PBS |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8.3/10 (15 votes) |
The U.S. and the Holocaust — Episode Guide
Miniseries
- E1: The Golden Door (Beginnings — 1938) (2022-09-18) — Reversing a history of open borders, a xenophobic backlash prompts Congress to restrict immigration. Hitler and the Nazis persecute German Jews, forcing many to seek refuge. FDR is
- E2: Yearning to Breathe Free (1938 — 1942) (2022-09-20) — As World War II begins, Americans are divided over whether to intervene against Nazi Germany. Some individuals and organizations work tirelessly to help refugees escape. Germany in
- E3: The Homeless, Tempest-Tossed (1942 — ) (2022-09-21) — A group of dedicated government officials fights red tape to support rescue operations. As the Allies liberate German camps, the public sees for the first time the sheer scale of t
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The U.S. and the Holocaust have? 1 season(s) with 3 episodes.
Who created The U.S. and the Holocaust? Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, Lynn Novick.
Where can I watch The U.S. and the Holocaust? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
