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The U.S. and the Holocaust

TV series

The U.S. and the Holocaust

8.3/ 10· 152022132 min1 season · 3 episodes
Documentary

“A history to be reckoned with.”

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.

Created by
Ken Burns

Seasons and episodes

1 season · 3 episodes

Ended
Miniseries

Miniseries

3 episodesSeptember 18, 2022
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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.

  1. S1 E1

    The Golden Door (Beginnings — 1938)

    Sep 18, 2022129 min

    Reversing a history of open borders, a xenophobic backlash prompts Congress to restrict immigration. Hitler and the Nazis persecute German Jews, forcing many to seek refuge. FDR is concerned by the growing crisis but unable to coordinate a

  2. S1 E2

    Yearning to Breathe Free (1938 — 1942)

    Sep 20, 2022138 min

    As World War II begins, Americans are divided over whether to intervene against Nazi Germany. Some individuals and organizations work tirelessly to help refugees escape. Germany invades the USSR and secretly begins the mass murder of Europe

  3. S1 E3

    The Homeless, Tempest-Tossed (1942 — )

    Sep 21, 2022131 min

    A group of dedicated government officials fights red tape to support rescue operations. As the Allies liberate German camps, the public sees for the first time the sheer scale of the Holocaust and begins to reckon with its reverberations.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The U.S. and the Holocaust?
The U.S. and the Holocaust is streaming on PBS, KQED. It can also be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies. Availability is refreshed weekly.
How many seasons of The U.S. and the Holocaust are there?
The U.S. and the Holocaust has 1 season and 3 episodes. Status: Ended.
Will there be a new season of The U.S. and the Holocaust?
The U.S. and the Holocaust has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on September 21, 2022.
Who stars in The U.S. and the Holocaust?
The U.S. and the Holocaust stars Peter Coyote, Daniel Mendelsohn, Peter Hayes, Deborah Lipstadt, Guy Stern.