The Path to Nazi Genocide

Overview

This 38-minute film introduces the history of the Holocaust. It begins by looking back at the major changes from 1918 to 1933 that created the political climate for the birth and rise of the Nazi Party in Germany. It explores the basis for the party’s support among ordinary Germans and the military, government, and business establishment before and after Hitler was appointed chancellor in January 1933.

Cast

Adolf Hitler

Self (archive footage)

Paul von Hindenburg

Self (archive footage)

Hermann Göring

Self (archive footage)

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Carola Steinhardt

Self (voice)

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Guy Stern

Self (voice)

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Gerda Haas

Self (voice)

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Lilly Malnik

Self (voice)

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Norbert Wollheim

Self (voice)

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Fritzie Fritzshall

Self (voice)

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Ernest Koenig

Self (voice)