Ten months after Amon Göth was executed for war crimes, his daughter Monika Hertwig learns the truth about her father's brutal legacy.
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Ten months after Amon Göth was executed for war crimes, his daughter Monika Hertwig learns the truth about her father's brutal legacy.
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Monika Hertwig stands at the site of the former Płaszów concentration camp in Poland, grappling with her father's legacy. Amon Göth, the camp's commandant, was executed for war crimes in 1946. Until her teenage years, Hertwig believed he was a war hero. A chance remark revealed the truth about his brutal actions. In her quest for understanding, she meets Holocaust survivor Helen Jonas-Rosenzweig, who endured Göth's cruelty. Their encounter forces Hertwig to confront the weight of her father's history.
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Why Watch
- Meet Monika Hertwig, daughter of a notorious war criminal.
- Find out how a Holocaust survivor confronted her abuser's daughter.
- See the former Płaszów concentration camp through personal stories.
Did You Know
- Monika Hertwig was only 10 months old when her father was hanged in 1946.
- Amon Göth was portrayed by Ralph Fiennes in the 1993 film Schindler's List.
- Helen Jonas-Rosenzweig was forced to work as a maid for Amon Göth.
- Monika first met Helen Jonas-Rosenzweig more than 60 years after Göth's execution.
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Who is Monika Hertwig's father?
Monika Hertwig's father is Amon Göth, the commandant of the Płaszów concentration camp.
What award did Inheritance receive?
Inheritance received an Emmy Award in 2009 in the category of Outstanding Interview.
Who did Monika Hertwig meet in Płaszów?
Monika Hertwig met Holocaust survivor Helen Jonas-Rosenzweig, who was interned at Płaszów and worked as a maid for her father.
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