We rightly blame the Holocaust on the Germans — but also, in part, on other Europeans who either turned a blind eye or actually helped the Nazis carry out the “Final Solution.” Ken Burns the renowned, multi-award-winning documentary filmmaker, has directed — along with Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein — a new, three-part documentary series (six hours in total) that explores America’s often shameful response to the extermination campaign. “The U.S. and The Holocaust” shows how America’s actions — or lack thereof — were influenced by widespread antisemitism, racism, and xenophobia.
“The U.S. and the Holocaust” was broadcast on PBS in September, but if you missed it, you still can view the series. It is available to stream on PBS.org and the PBS video app.
Quote: “We remind people that it’s important that these impulses are not relegated to a past historical event,” Burns said in a telephone interview. “It’s important to understand the fragility of our institutions and the fragility of our civilized impulses.”
— The Jerusalem Post
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