The U.S. and the Holocaust

A new documentary by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein

The U.S. and the Holocaust is a three-part, six hour series that examines America’s response to one of the greatest humanitarian crises of the twentieth century.

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Exploring America’s response to one of the greatest humanitarian crises in history.

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The U.S. and the Holocaust Panel Discussion

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A discussion about the documentary film co-hosted by GPB and the Emory Center for Ethics with representatives from the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust, International Rescue Committee, Museum of History and Holocaust Education, and American Jewish Committee.

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Episode 1 - “The Golden Door” (Beginnings - 1938)

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Reversing open borders, a xenophobic backlash prompts Congress to restrict immigration.

Episode 2 - “Yearning to Breathe Free” (1938-1942)

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As war begins, some Americans work tirelessly to help refugees; others remain indifferent.

Episode 3 - “The Homeless, Tempest-Tossed” (1942 - )

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As the Allies liberate German camps, the public sees the sheer scale of the Holocaust.