Between 1933 and 1945, 100,000 men were arrested under Paragraph 175, the sodomy provision of the German penal code, for being homosexual.
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Between 1933 and 1945, 100,000 men were arrested under Paragraph 175, the sodomy provision of the German penal code, for being homosexual.
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Karl Gorath recalls his arrest under Paragraph 175, the German law that criminalized homosexuality. Between 1933 and 1945, approximately 100,000 men were arrested under this provision. Many faced imprisonment or concentration camps, with only about 4,000 surviving. Five survivors share their stories in the documentary, including Gad Beck, a Jewish resistance fighter, and Pierre Seel, who witnessed horrific violence in the camps. Directed by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman, the film highlights a largely overlooked aspect of Nazi persecution.
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- Meet Pierre Seel, who witnessed horrific events in concentration camps.
- Follow Gad Beck's story of resistance during the Nazi regime.
- Find out about Annette Eick's escape to England with a loved one.
Did You Know
- 100,000 men were arrested under Paragraph 175 between 1933 and 1945.
- Only about 4,000 of those arrested under Paragraph 175 survived.
- In 2000, fewer than ten of the survivors were known to be living.
- Gad Beck was a Jewish resistance fighter who helped refugees escape Berlin.
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Who directed the documentary Paragraph 175?
Paragraph 175 was directed by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman.
How many men were arrested under Paragraph 175 between 1933 and 1945?
Approximately 100,000 men were arrested under Paragraph 175 during that period.
What award did Paragraph 175 win in 2000?
Paragraph 175 won the Teddy Award for best documentary film in 2000.
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