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)

Carola Steinhardt

Self

Guy Stern

Self

Gerda Haas

Self

Lilly Malnik

Self

Norbert Wollheim

Self

Fritzie Fritzshall

Self

Ernest Koenig

Self