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Unlikely Heroes · 2003Unlikely Heroes
★ 7.82003
MovieDocumentaryHistory
For most, the idea of Jewish resistance or defiance during the Holocaust is limited to the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and a few isolated acts throughout WWII. "Unlikely Heroes", narrated by Sir Ben Kingsley, highlights 7 previously unknown stories of extraordinary men and women who exemplified the highest levels of courage and human dignity during the most desperate days of the Holocaust.
Liberation · 1994Liberation
★ 7.91994
MovieDocumentaryWar
A retrospective that begins in 1942, when Adolf Hitler was still at the height of his power and the Allies began envisioning a cross-channel invasion of Europe. By combining film footage, period music, and radio broadcasts from around the world, this film illuminates the strategies and deceptions of the combatants on all sides.
The Long Way Home · 1997The Long Way Home
★ 7.11997
MovieDocumentaryHistory
The story of the post World War II Jewish refugee situation from liberation to the establishment of the modern state of Israel.
Never Stop Dreaming: The Life and Legacy of Shimon Peres · 2022Never Stop Dreaming: The Life and Legacy of Shimon Peres
★ 6.52022
MovieDocumentary
A look back on the life of Nobel Peace Prize winner, Shimon Peres, who served as prime minister of Israel twice and negotiated the 1994 Israel-Jordan peace treaty.
The Prime Ministers: The Pioneers · 2013The Prime Ministers: The Pioneers
★ 7.52013
MovieDocumentary
Based on the best-selling book by Ambassador Yehuda Avner, The Prime Ministers: The Pioneers takes the audience inside the offices of Israel's Prime Ministers through the eyes of an insider, Yehuda Avner, who served as a chief aide, English language note-taker and speechwriter to Levi Eshkol, Golda Meir, Yitzhak Rabin, Menachem Begin, and Shimon Peres. The first of two parts, The Prime Ministers: The Pioneers focuses on Ambassador Avner's years working with Prime Ministers Levi Eshkol and Golda Meir and then US Ambassador Yitzhak Rabin and reveals new details about the Six-Day War, the development of Israel's close strategic relationship with the United States, the fight against terrorism, the Yom Kippur War and its aftermath.
Ever Again · 2006Ever Again
★ 4.02006
MovieDocumentaryHistory
Ever Again examines the sweeping resurgence of antisemitism in 21st century Europe and its connection to global terrorism.
I Have Never Forgotten You: The Life & Legacy of Simon Wiesenthal · 2007I Have Never Forgotten You: The Life & Legacy of Simon Wiesenthal
★ 7.72007
MovieDocumentaryWar
"I Have Never Forgotten You" is a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of Simon Wiesenthal, the famed Nazi hunter and humanitarian. Narrated by Academy Award winning actress Nicole Kidman, it features interviews with longtime Wiesenthal associates, government leaders from around the world, friends and family members--many of whom have never discussed the legendary Nazi hunter and humanitarian on camera. Previously unseen archival film and photos also highlight the film. What was the driving force behind his work? What kept him going when for years the odds were against his efforts? What is his legacy today, more than 60 years after the end of World War Two?
Winston Churchill: Walking with Destiny · 2010Winston Churchill: Walking with Destiny
★ 6.42010
MovieDocumentary
Walking With Destiny highlights Churchill's years in the political wilderness, his early opposition to Adolf Hitler and Nazism, and his support for Jews under threat by the Nazi regime. As historian John Lukacs explains, Churchill may not have won the War in 1940, but without him, the War most certainly would have been lost. Sir Martin Gilbert, historical consultant for the film and Churchill's official biographer, adds that had Churchill's warnings about Nazi Germany's racial policies towards Jews been heeded in the early 1930's, the Holocaust may never have occurred. The film examines why Winston Churchill's legacy continues to be relevant in the 21st Century and explores why his leadership remains inspirational to current day political leaders and diplomats.
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