| Description |
1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
The American experience |
| System Details |
DVD. |
| Language |
Closed captioned for the hearing impaired. |
| Performer |
Host, David McCullough ; narrator, Hal Linden. |
| Credits |
Editor, Stephanie Munroe ; series editors, Llewellyn Smith, Jane Feinberg ; senior producer, Margaret Drain ; executive producer, Judy Crichton. |
| Note |
Described for blind and visually impaired audiences by Descriptive Video Service. |
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Originally broadcast as a television program on PBS. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| Summary |
Uses interviews, official photos, home movies, and archival footage to explore the factors that shaped America's response to the Holocaust and asks the question "Why didn't America do more?" Looks at America's inaction through the experiences of a Jewish refugee trying to save his parents, and through documented evidence of official policy of the U.S. government. |
| Subject |
Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) -- Videodiscs.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Jews -- Rescue -- United States -- Videodiscs.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- United States -- Videodiscs.
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Jewish refugees -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Added Author |
Ostrow, Martin.
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McCullough, David G.
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Linden, Hal.
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Fine Cut Productions.
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WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
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| Added Title |
Deceit and indifference |
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American experience (Television program) America and the holocaust.
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| Music No. |
WG38289 WGBH Boston Video |
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