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.
While Citizen Kane is a masterpiece and I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve watched Interstellar, these are the movies that truly live close to my heart.
A collection of films and shows featuring major plot twists, unique concepts, and stories that challenge your perspective. These titles are highly recommended for anyone looking for something different.