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The U.S. and the Holocaust

2022·Show
3Episodes in1Season·TV-14
IMDb8.7Metacritic965.5Rotten Tomatoes100%86%
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The U.S. and the Holocaust fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, a real life story, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth9
  • Intrigue9
  • Complexity9

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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About

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.
Historical DocumentaryThe HolocaustWorld War IIAnti-SemitismSocial CommentaryPolitical HistoryBiographical AccountsTragic EventsEducational Content

Crew

Directed by:
Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, Sarah Botstein
Written by:
Geoffrey C. Ward
Produced by:
Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, Mike Welt

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Where can I stream The U.S. and the Holocaust legally?

PBSPBS DocumentariesKQED

The U.S. and the Holocaust is included with a subscription to PBS in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on PBS and KQED. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The U.S. and the Holocaust worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 8.7, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 96). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The U.S. and the Holocaust rated?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How many seasons does The U.S. and the Holocaust have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 3 episodes.

Is The U.S. and the Holocaust based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The U.S. and the Holocaust?

Critics98
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate The U.S. and the Holocaust higher (98) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did The U.S. and the Holocaust air?

It ran from 2022 to 2022 and has ended.

What language is The U.S. and the Holocaust in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The U.S. and the Holocaust?

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