Movies and TvShows featuring "holocaust-documentary" theme.

Through riveting firsthand testimony of witnesses and survivors who as children endured persecution, violence and flight as their families tried to escape Hitler, this series delves deeply into the tragic human consequences of public indifference, bureaucratic red tape and restrictive quota laws in America.

Night and Fog is a powerful and haunting documentary film that explores the horrors of the Holocaust. It provides an unflinching look at the atrocities committed during World War II, particularly in the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. Through a combination of archival footage, photographs, and interviews, the film examines the role of the Nazis, the experiences of the prisoners, and the lasting impact of the Holocaust on humanity. It serves as a stark reminder of the atrocities of war and the importance of remembering history.

The SS was the Nazi state’s instrument of domination and oppression, responsible for the intelligence services and the police. The SS committed a horrific range of atrocities, including the Holocaust, the persecution of political opponents, and brutal war crimes. Millions of people were victims of the Schutzstaffel, and many of the perpetrators were unrepentant to the end. This six-part documentary provides a comprehensive overview of the SS, describing how a small group of thugs rose to become the most feared organ in the Nazi state. With the help of international experts, the film examines common myths about the organisation. Interviews with eyewitnesses and unapologetic perpetrators take us closer to the psyche of the SS supporters in an attempt to make the inconceivable comprehensible.

Shoah is a documentary film that tells the story of the Holocaust through interviews with survivors, witnesses, and perpetrators. The film explores the cruelty, deception, and murder committed by the Nazis during World War II, focusing on the genocide of the Jewish people. It also examines the historical context and legacy of the Holocaust, including the gas chambers, concentration camps like Auschwitz, and the atrocities committed by the Third Reich.

Schindler (1983) is a powerful documentary that tells the story of Oskar Schindler, a businessman who became a hero by saving the lives of over 1,000 Jews during the Holocaust. Set in Krakow, Poland, the film showcases Schindler's remarkable journey as he risks his own life to protect others from the Nazi regime. With its emotionally charged narrative and historical significance, Schindler is a must-watch for anyone interested in World War II and the Holocaust.

During the 1930s-1940s, Hitler's regime conducted medical experiments, forced sterilizations, and ethnic cleansings in concentration camps. This documentary tells the stories of concentration camp survivors and explores the horrors of the Holocaust.

Shortly after World War II, over 1,000 paintings were found in a cellar in southern France. The paintings were created by a young Jewish woman named Charlotte Salomon. She painted her turbulent life story in a unique creation called: ‘Life? Or Theater? – A Tri-Colored Operetta.’ Death and the Maiden unravels the story behind her creation.

Finding Manny is a documentary film that chronicles the emotional journey of a Holocaust survivor named Manny Druk as he searches for his childhood friend whom he lost during the war. The film takes us through Manny's experiences at Auschwitz, his time at an orphanage, and his harrowing escape from Buchenwald. Filled with both heartbreak and hope, Finding Manny is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

A powerful documentary about the Holocaust, focusing on the stories of survivors and their resilience. It explores the unimaginable horrors they endured and the strength they found to rebuild their lives after the war.

Historian James Bulgin reveals the origins of the Holocaust in the German invasion of the Soviet Union, exploring the mass murder, collaboration and experimentation that led to the Final Solution.

Prisoner Number A26188: Henia Bryer is a documentary film that tells the powerful story of Henia Bryer, a Holocaust survivor who endured unimaginable hardships in Nazi concentration camps. Through interviews, archival footage, and personal accounts, the film offers a profound insight into the harrowing experiences faced by Henia and other prisoners, as well as their resilience and determination to survive.