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202056 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Harbor from the Holocaust

202056 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Nearly 20,000 Jewish refugees found sanctuary in Shanghai, China, from 1937 to 1945 during World War II amid the challenges of occupation and civil war.

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Nearly 20,000 Jewish refugees found sanctuary in Shanghai, China, from 1937 to 1945 during World War II amid the challenges of occupation and civil war.

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Violet Du Feng

Violet Du Fengdirector

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Shanghai became a refuge for nearly 20,000 Jewish individuals fleeing Nazi-occupied Europe between 1937 and 1945. Amid the challenges of Japanese occupation and the Chinese civil war, these refugees established a vibrant community. "Harbor from the Holocaust" details their experiences, focusing on the cultural exchanges and human connections that emerged in this port city. The documentary illustrates how Shanghai offered hope and sanctuary during one of history's darkest periods.

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